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  • Orthopedics
  • Rheumatology
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Background:

  • Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) is a debilitating condition causing significant shoulder pain and restricted motion.
  • It commonly affects individuals aged 40-60 and impacts daily life, with multifactorial causes including diabetes and thyroid disorders.
  • Current understanding highlights the need for timely diagnosis and tailored management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of current diagnostic and management approaches for adhesive capsulitis.
  • To highlight advancements in both conservative and surgical treatment modalities.
  • To discuss potential complications and emerging techniques for improved patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on adhesive capsulitis diagnosis and treatment.
  • Analysis of conservative management strategies including physical therapy, analgesics, and corticosteroid injections.
  • Evaluation of surgical interventions like arthroscopic capsular release and emerging techniques.

Main Results:

  • Conservative management, including physical therapy and corticosteroid injections, is the primary approach.
  • Suprascapular nerve blocks show promise in pain reduction and rehabilitation facilitation.
  • Early intervention and individualized plans are crucial for optimizing treatment efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Adhesive capsulitis management requires a personalized, evidence-based approach.
  • Both conservative and surgical treatments have roles, with surgery reserved for refractory cases.
  • Focus on early intervention, pain management, and comprehensive rehabilitation enhances quality of life.