CMAJ Open March 2019 PMID 30846616

Surgery for shoulder impingement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials.

Moin Khan, Bashar Alolabi, Nolan Horner, Asheesh Bedi, Olufemi R Ayeni, Mohit Bhandari

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The discussions reflect a cautious tone, with many posts questioning the value of surgery based on the meta-analysis, such as references to the limited benefits and placebo effects, and phrases like 'not much result' and 'seems to produce no results.' These examples demonstrate a focus on skepticism and the need for further research, which aligns with the moderate interest and engagement scores observed.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions generally reflect skepticism about the effectiveness of surgery for shoulder impingement, aligning with the article's findings that surgery provides limited benefits, though some posts acknowledge the ongoing debate.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, focusing on the methodological debates and implications for treatment, rather than passive mentions.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts engage with the content by referencing specific aspects of the review, such as comparisons between surgical and placebo effects, indicating a meaningful level of discussion.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence appears moderate; while some discussions highlight the importance of the findings, there is no clear consensus on how this might change clinical practices immediately.

Abstract in brief

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether surgery is more effective than nonoperative or sham treatments for shoulder impingement, focusing on pain relief and functional improvements over time.
The analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials with over 1,000 patients found that surgical intervention generally did not provide significant or clinically meaningful benefits in reducing pain or improving short-term shoulder function, and only showed a small, clinically insignificant long-term benefit.
Overall, the findings suggest that surgery for shoulder impingement may have limited effectiveness for middle-aged patients, emphasizing the need for further research to identify which patients might benefit most from surgical treatment.

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Subacromial Decompression Surgery for Shoulder Impingement

This video reviews recent studies analyzing whether subacromial decompression surgery effectively reduces pain and improves shoulder function compared to nonoperative treatments.

The Pragmatic PT · May 11, 2019 11,876 views

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Surgery for Shoulder Impingement: A Meta-Analysis

This systematic review examines whether surgery surpasses nonoperative treatments for shoulder impingement. Reviewing 13 trials with over 1,000 patients, it finds limited long-term benefits, highlighting the importance…

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Surgery for shoulder impingement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials.

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