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Rat Model of Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder

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Published on: September 28, 2018

Adhesive capsulitis: A review for clinicians.

¹Monica Ricci practices in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at Arthritis and Sports Orthopaedics in Sterling, Va. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.\.

JAAPA : Official Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

|November 13, 2021

Summary

Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, causes painful shoulder stiffness and limited motion. While often resolving with non-surgical treatments, some individuals may require surgery.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Primary Care Medicine
Rheumatology

Background:

Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, is a prevalent condition characterized by shoulder pain and restricted motion.
It involves an inflammatory process leading to a mechanical block in shoulder movement.
Associated risk factors include diabetes and thyroid dysfunction.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of adhesive capsulitis, encompassing its definition, risk factors, diagnosis, and management strategies.
To highlight the self-limiting nature of the condition and the primary treatment approaches.

Main Methods:

Diagnosis is primarily based on clinical physical examination.
Diagnostic imaging can be utilized to support the clinical diagnosis.

Main Results:

Adhesive capsulitis results in significant pain and a mechanical block affecting both active and passive range of shoulder motion.
The condition is generally self-limiting, indicating a natural resolution over time.

Conclusions:

Nonsurgical management is the standard treatment for adhesive capsulitis.
Surgical intervention may be necessary for a subset of patients who do not respond to conservative therapies.