Adhesive capsulitis

References

Key articles

Griggs SM, Ahn A, Green A. Idiopathic adhesive capsulitis: a prospective functional outcome study of nonoperative treatment. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2000 Oct;82(10):1398-407. Abstract

Shaffer B, Tibone JE, Kerlan RK. Frozen shoulder: a long-term follow-up. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1992 Jun;74(5):738-46. Abstract

Hannafin JA, Chiaia TA. Adhesive capsulitis: a treatment approach. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2000 Mar;(372):95-109. Abstract

Tighe CB, Oakley WS Jr. The prevalence of a diabetic condition and adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. South Med J. 2008 Jun;101(6):591-5. Abstract

Page MJ, Green S, Kramer S, et al. Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Aug 26;(8):CD011275.Full text  Abstract

Reference articles

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30. Hegedus EJ, Goode AP, Cook CE, et al. Which physical examination tests provide clinicians with the most value when examining the shoulder? Update of a systematic review with meta-analysis of individual tests. Br J Sports Med. 2012 Nov;46(14):964-78.Full text  Abstract

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32. Strakowski JA, Visco CJ. Diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal ultrasound applications of the shoulder. Muscle Nerve. 2019 Jul;60(1):1-6. Abstract

33. Zappia M, Di Pietto F, Aliprandi A, et al. Multi-modal imaging of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. Insights Imaging. 2016 Jun;7(3):365-71.Full text  Abstract

34. Kim KC, Rhee KJ, Shin HD. Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: dimensions of the rotator interval measured with magnetic resonance arthrography. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. May-Jun 2009;18(3):437-42. Abstract

35. Suh CH, Yun SJ, Jin W, et al. Systematic review and meta-analysis of magnetic resonance imaging features for diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. Eur Radiol. 2019 Feb;29(2):566-77. Abstract

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40. Noten S, Meeus M, Stassijns G, et al. Efficacy of different types of mobilization techniques in patients with primary adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: a systematic review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 May;97(5):815-25. Abstract

41. Green S, Buchbinder R, Hetrick S. Physiotherapy interventions for shoulder pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003 Apr 22;(2):CD004258.Full text  Abstract

42. Buchbinder R, Green S, Youd JM, et al. Oral steroids for adhesive capsulitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Oct 18;(4):CD006189.Full text  Abstract

43. Lorbach O, Anagnostakos K, Scherf C, et al. Nonoperative management of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: oral cortisone application versus intra-articular cortisone injections. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2010 Mar;19(2):172-9. Abstract

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45. Saeidian SR, Hemmati AA, Haghighi MH. Pain relieving effect of short-course, pulse prednisolone in managing frozen shoulder. J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2007;21(1):27-30. Abstract

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47. Marx RG, Malizia RW, Kenter K, et al. Intra-articular corticosteroid injection for the treatment of idiopathic adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. HSS J. 2007 Sep;3(2):202-7.Full text  Abstract

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50. Blanchard V, Barr S, Cerisola FL. The effectiveness of corticosteroid injections compared with physiotherapeutic interventions for adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review. Physiotherapy. 2010 Jun;96(2):95-107. Abstract

51. Jacobs LG, Smith MG, Khan SA, et al. Manipulation or intra-articular steroids in the management of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder? A prospective randomized trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. May-Jun 2009;18(3):348-53. Abstract

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53. Page MJ, Green S, Kramer S, et al. Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Aug 26;(8):CD011275.Full text  Abstract

54. Ranalletta M, Rossi LA, Bongiovanni SL, et al. Corticosteroid injections accelerate pain relief and recovery of function compared with oral NSAIDs in patients with adhesive capsulitis: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Sports Med. 2016 Feb;44(2):474-81. Abstract

55. Shang X, Zhang Z, Pan X, et al. Intra-articular versus subacromial corticosteroid injection for the treatment of adhesive capsulitis: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Biomed Res Int. 2019;2019:1274790.Full text  Abstract

56. Flannery O, Mullett H, Colville J. Adhesive shoulder capsulitis: does the timing of manipulation influence outcome? Acta Orthop Belg. 2007 Feb;73(1):21-5. Abstract

57. Neviaser AS, Neviaser RJ. Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2011 Sep;19(9):536-42.Full text  Abstract

58. Loew M, Heichel TO, Lehner B. Intraarticular lesions in primary frozen shoulder after manipulation under general anesthesia. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. Jan-Feb 2005;14(1):16-21. Abstract

59. Grant JA, Schroeder N, Miller BS, et al. Comparison of manipulation and arthroscopic capsular release for adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2013 Aug;22(8):1135-45. Abstract

60. Rangan A, Brealey SD, Keding A, et al. Management of adults with primary frozen shoulder in secondary care (UK FROST): a multicentre, pragmatic, three-arm, superiority randomised clinical trial. Lancet. 2020 Oct 3;396(10256):977-89.Full text  Abstract

61. Buchbinder R, Green S, Youd JM, et al. Arthrographic distension for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008 Jan 23;(1):CD007005.Full text  Abstract

62. Yoon JP, Chung SW, Kim JE, et al. Intra-articular injection, subacromial injection, and hydrodilatation for primary frozen shoulder: a randomized clinical trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 Mar;25(3):376-83. Abstract

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64. Warner JJ, Allen A, Marks PH, et al. Arthroscopic release for chronic, refractory adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1996 Dec;78(12):1808-16. Abstract

65. Warner JJ, Allen AA, Marks PH, et al. Arthroscopic release of postoperative capsular contracture of the shoulder. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1997 Aug;79(8):1151-8. Abstract

66. Nicholson GP. Arthroscopic capsular release for stiff shoulders: effect of etiology on outcomes. Arthroscopy. 2003 Jan;19(1):40-9. Abstract

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68. Liem D, Meier F, Thorwesten L, et al. The influence of arthroscopic subscapularis tendon and capsule release on internal rotation strength in treatment of frozen shoulder. Am J Sports Med. 2008 May;36(5):921-6. Abstract

69. Chen J, Chen S, Li Y, et al. Is the extended release of the inferior glenohumeral ligament necessary for frozen shoulder? Arthroscopy. 2010 Apr;26(4):529-35. Abstract

70. Blaine T, Moskowitz R, Udell J, et al. Treatment of persistent shoulder pain with sodium hyaluronate: a randomized, controlled trial. A multicenter study. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2008 May;90(5):970-9. Abstract

71. Papalia R, Tecame A, Vadalà G, et al. The use of hyaluronic acid in the treatment of shoulder capsulitis: a systematic review. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2017 Dec 27;31(4 suppl 2):23-32. Abstract

72. Dundar U, Toktas H, Cakir T, et al. Continuous passive motion provides good pain control in patients with adhesive capsulitis. Int J Rehabil Res. 2009 Sep;32(3):193-8. Abstract

73. Ekim AA, İnal EE, Gönüllü E, et al. Continuous passive motion in adhesive capsulitis patients with diabetes mellitus: a randomized controlled trial. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2016 Nov 21;29(4):779-86. Abstract

74. Koh PS, Seo BK, Cho NS, et al. Clinical effectiveness of bee venom acupuncture and physiotherapy in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis: a randomized controlled trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2013 Aug;22(8):1053-62. Abstract

75. Park YC, Koh PS, Seo BK, et al. Long-term effectiveness of bee venom acupuncture and physiotherapy in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis: a one-year follow-up analysis of a previous randomized controlled trial. J Altern Complement Med. 2014 Dec;20(12):919-24. Abstract

76. Chen CY, Hu CC, Weng PW, et al. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy improves short-term functional outcomes of shoulder adhesive capsulitis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2014 Dec;23(12):1843-51. Abstract

77. El Naggar TEDM, Maaty AIE, Mohamed AE. Effectiveness of radial extracorporeal shock-wave therapy versus ultrasound-guided low-dose intra-articular steroid injection in improving shoulder pain, function, and range of motion in diabetic patients with shoulder adhesive capsulitis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Jul;29(7):1300-9. Abstract

78. Wu YT, Ho CW, Chen YL, et al. Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency stimulation of the suprascapular nerve for adhesive capsulitis: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Anesth Analg. 2014 Sep;119(3):686-92.Full text  Abstract

79. Liao W, He X, Du Z, et al. The synergistic effects of applying pulsed radiofrequency lesioning of the suprascapular nerve plus physical therapy on pain and function in patients with adhesive capsulitis: a protocol of a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 Apr 9;100(14):e25431.Full text  Abstract

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