Incidence of Acute Adhesive Capsulitis among Post-CABG Patient

Objective: The objective of the current study was to
investigate the incidence of adhesive capsulitis in patients
who had undergone coronary artery bypass graft
(CABG) surgery.
Introduction: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is
considered to be one of the most painful surgical
procedures, and patients can experience post-operative
pain for several months. This can result in limitations in
movement throughout the upper extremity, which can
make daily tasks such as mobility, ambulation, and
activities of daily living challenging. The surgery can lead
to shoulder dysfunction due to restricted movement,
incorrect positioning, and muscle division during surgery,
as well as rib spreading.
Method and Materials: In this cross-sectional study, a
total of 273 patients between the ages of 51 and 60 years
who had undergone CABG surgery were enrolled
through convenient sampling. The Shoulder Pain and
Disability Index (SPADI) questionnaire was distributed to
all participants, and they were asked to complete it to
determine the incidence of adhesive capsulitis. The
collected data was analyzed using statistical software
SPSS version 22.Conclusion: The study's findings indicated that the
incidence of adhesive capsulitis among patients who had
undergone CABG surgery was high, with more than
three-quarters of the participants exhibiting symptoms of
this condition. However, there were no significant
findings in terms of severe pain and disability. Instead,
post-CABG patients were observed to have mild to
moderate pain and disability.