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Treatment Strategy for Frozen Shoulder
Chul-Hyun Cho1, Ki-Choer Bae1, Du-Han Kim1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Frozen shoulder (FS) involves shoulder pain and stiffness. This review outlines current treatment options for FS, from conservative methods to surgical interventions, highlighting the need for consensus on efficacy.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Rheumatology
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Frozen shoulder (FS) is a prevalent shoulder condition causing spontaneous pain and restricted glenohumeral joint motion.
- Pathophysiology involves synovial inflammation and capsular fibrosis, though the exact cause remains unknown.
- Current treatments include medication, injections, physiotherapy, and surgical options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of existing treatment modalities for frozen shoulder.
- To discuss the indications for surgical intervention in cases of conservative treatment failure.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current treatment strategies for frozen shoulder.
- Analysis of conservative and surgical management approaches.
Main Results:
- Multiple treatment options exist for frozen shoulder, including conservative and surgical interventions.
- Conservative management is effective for most patients.
- Surgical intervention is indicated when conservative treatments fail to provide relief after 3-6 months.
Conclusions:
- While the pathophysiology of frozen shoulder is understood, its etiology is unclear.
- There is a lack of consensus regarding the most effective treatment for frozen shoulder.
- This review summarizes current therapeutic approaches for managing frozen shoulder.
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