Chinese Journal of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2024, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (2): 220-224.doi: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2024.2.18

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Effect of preoperative evaluation on the prevention of postoperative ipsilateral shoulder pain in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery

Lin Yixin1,2, Lin Zishi3, Liu Weishan1, Ye Jing2,3*   

  1. 1. Department of Anesthesiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; 2. College of Anesthesiology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China; 3. Department of Anesthesiology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510260, China
  • Received:2023-09-04 Online:2024-03-25 Published:2024-04-23

Abstract: Objective   To investigate the efficacy of Oxford Shoulder Score(OSS)for preventing postoperative ipsilateral shoulder pain (ISP) in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery.    Methods   A total of 500 patients who underwent selective thoracoscopic surgery in the lateral position with general anesthesia were enrolled. Complete OSS data were questioned using in-depth interviews in the afternoon before the operation and the first postoperative day, and telephone was follow-up at 4-6 weeks after the operation. Special protections and statistical analysis were designed for the patients with preoperative OSS ≥19.   Results A total of 465 patients were included in the study, 16 cases presented ISP with a longer operative duration and higher postoperative OSS compared to those without ISP, and shown limitation of range of motion of ipsilateral shoulder in the first postoperative day (P<0.05 or 0.01). However, 9 cases with preoperative OSS ≥19 didn’t develop ISP.   Conclusions   The protective procedures of the lateral posture can minimize postoperative ISP for the patients with a high preoperative OSS.

Key words:  Thoracoscopic surgery; ,  ,  Postoperative ipsilateral shoulder pain; ,  ,  Oxford Shoulder Score

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