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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Rheumatology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is an inflammatory condition characterized by progressive capsular fibrosis.
  • It presents with significant resting pain and restricted passive range of motion.
  • The exact pathogenesis remains unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize current understanding and treatment approaches for frozen shoulder.
  • To highlight the limitations of existing treatment modalities in achieving long-term outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on frozen shoulder pathogenesis and treatment.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria.
  • Evaluation of the efficacy of various treatment options, including non-operative and surgical interventions.

Main Results:

  • Non-operative management, including oral corticosteroids and intra-articular injections, provides short-term pain relief.
  • Despite various treatment modalities, no single approach has demonstrated a definitive long-term impact on frozen shoulder outcomes.
  • Arthroscopic capsular release is considered for refractory cases.

Conclusions:

  • Current treatments for frozen shoulder primarily focus on symptom management rather than addressing the underlying pathogenesis.
  • Further research is needed to understand the pathogenesis and develop more effective long-term treatment strategies for adhesive capsulitis.