Whiplash injury following rear shunt Road traffic accident (RTA) has been associated with impingement syndrome of shoulder. However, the results of arthroscopic subacromial decompression (ASAD) for this group of patients have never been compared to the non accident group. In our study we aim to compare the results of ASAD in these patients to a group who did not sustain whiplash injury. Thirteen patients with impingement syndrome following rear shunt RTA were followed up (2004–09). After failed conservative management for at least 6 months ASAD was performed. This group was compared with a control group (not involved in an RTA) of 13 consecutive patients (age and sex matched). All patients were assessed with Oxford shoulder score preoperatively and twice post operatively (within 3 months and at one year).Introduction
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