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Frozen shoulder.

E Noël1, T Thomas, T Schaeverbeke

  • 1Service de rhumatologie, h pital Edouard-Herriot, Lyons, France.

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|January 6, 2001
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Frozen shoulder, characterized by stiffness and restricted motion, is treated with glucocorticoids and physiotherapy. Advanced treatments like arthroscopic capsulotomy show promise for persistent cases.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Rheumatology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Frozen shoulder involves stiffness and restricted passive motion without radiographic abnormalities.
  • The exact pathology and affected structures remain debated, with theories targeting the subacromial bursa or rotator interval.
  • Recent research suggests similarities to Dupuytren's contracture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding and treatment of primary frozen shoulder.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions for pain relief and range of motion recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on frozen shoulder pathology and treatment.
  • Analysis of the role of imaging, particularly MRI, in understanding the condition.

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  • Evaluation of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options.

    • Main Results:

    • Glucocorticoids offer modest relief for nighttime pain; intra-articular injections are effective, especially under arthrographic control.
    • Physiotherapy can improve range of motion, though formal studies are limited.
    • Joint capsule distension and arthroscopic capsulotomy show promise for persistent stiffness.

    Conclusions:

    • Pain relief is the primary therapeutic goal in frozen shoulder management.
    • Intra-articular glucocorticoid injections, potentially combined with joint distension, are key treatments.
    • Further research is needed to determine optimal timing for surgical interventions like arthroscopic capsulotomy.