Hydrodilation of Shoulder
Hydro dilation is a treatment for joints that have become painful and stiff as a result of scar tissue build-up. It’s most commonly used to treat frozen shoulder.
Adhesive capsulitis, often known as frozen shoulder, is a disorder that causes pain and loss of motion in the shoulder joint. Inflammation of the ligaments that link the shoulder bones to each other causes it. The shoulder capsule thickens and tightens, and adhesions, or stiff bands of tissue, form.
Frozen shoulder can affect those who have had a previous shoulder injury or surgery, have had their shoulder immobilised for a long time, or have other medical conditions such diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Parkinson’s disease, or heart disease.
The hydrodilation method is injecting a fluid into the joint space, which widens the area and loosens the joint by breaking up scar tissue.
The area over the joint is cleansed and local anaesthetic is given before performing hydrodilation. A little amount of contrast substance is then injected into the joint to aid with visualisation. A needle is placed into the capsule that surrounds the joint under imaging guidance, and a fluid mixture of saline, steroid, and anaesthetic is administered. It takes roughly 15 minutes to complete the treatment. During and after the treatment, which normally lasts less than half an hour, you may feel some discomfort.
For at least 6 hours, you should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Some patients get rapid pain alleviation and increased range of motion, but the treatment normally takes around 6 weeks to fully take effect.
Although hydro dilatation is generally safe, there is a tiny risk of infection, bleeding, or failure to treat symptoms.
