Arthroscopic decompression for shoulder pain
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Introduction
We asked people to comment on the proposed criteria that patients with subacromial (shoulder) pain will need to meet for arthroscopic subacromial (shoulder) decompression surgery.
They were able to click here to review the proposed commissioning statement that will be considered when the Greater Manchester Procedures of Limited Clinical Value (PLCV) Steering Group meets to review this intervention. Please note that this is not a decision-making group and any recommendation it makes will need to go through NHS Greater Manchester governance process for approval to implement.
What is subacromial (shoulder) pain?
It is a general term used to describe pain which originates from the shoulder and can spread towards the neck or down the arm.
Subacromial pain can develop due to:
- age related changes
- repetitive strain
- injury or trauma
However, this condition can sometimes appear without any apparent reason.
Why was NHS GM reviewing it's commissioning statement?
The current GM Shoulder Impingement Commissioning Statement was last fully reviewed in May 2020 and has therefore been scheduled for review by the GM PLCV Steering Group.
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Key documents
We asked people to read the documents above, which included the current and proposed commissioning statements, and then complete a survey.
If people required a printed version of the survey or needed it in any other format, they were able to get in touch with us via:
Email gmhscp.engagement@nhs.net or via Text/WhatsApp on 07786673762