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Suprascapular Nerve Release: You Never Know When You Might Need It

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Video Summary

In this video presentation, Dr. Kevin Plancher discusses the importance and procedure for arthroscopic suprascapular nerve release. He emphasizes that posterior shoulder pain is often misdiagnosed as cervical disc disease or rotator cuff disease, leading to delayed treatment. He explains that the suprascapular nerve can be entrapped in two areas: the transverse ligament, which causes atrophy in the supraspinatus and infraspinatus, and the spinal glenoid ligament, which causes isolated infraspinatus atrophy. Dr. Plancher demonstrates the procedure using video footage and diagrams, highlighting the different portals used and the steps involved in releasing the ligaments. He discusses the importance of diagnosing and treating the nerve entrapment early to prevent functional impairment. He also mentions studies that have shown positive outcomes and improvement in patients who have undergone suprascapular nerve release. Dr. Plancher encourages viewers to learn and practice this procedure to help their patients. The video is part of the Anna Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy course. No credits are mentioned in the transcript.

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Kevin Plancher, MD

Keywords

arthroscopic surgery

suprascapular nerve

shoulder pain

nerve entrapment

Kevin Plancher