Summary
Definition
History and exam
Key diagnostic factors
- rigidez do ombro
- redução da amplitude de movimento ativa do ombro
- redução da amplitude de movimento passiva do ombro
- teste de dor coracoide positivo
- teste de encolhimento dos ombros positivo
Other diagnostic factors
- presença de fatores de risco
- dor no ombro
- diagnóstico alternativo não sugerido pelas manobras provocativas
- manobra de Spurling negativa (para excluir uma radiculopatia da coluna cervical)
- teste de Hawkins negativo (para excluir o pinçamento do manguito rotador)
- teste de Neer negativo (para excluir o pinçamento do ombro)
- teste de Speed negativo (para excluir uma lesão anteroposterior do lábio superior [SLAP])
- teste de O'Brien negativo (para excluir uma lesão anteroposterior do lábio superior [SLAP])
- teste de Yergason negativo (para excluir uma patologia do tendão do bíceps proximal)
- teste de apreensão negativo (para excluir uma instabilidade anterior do ombro)
- teste de relocação negativo (para excluir com maior grau de certeza uma instabilidade anterior do ombro)
- teste de Kim negativo (para excluir uma lesão labral posteroinferior do ombro)
Risk factors
- idade entre 40 e 70 anos
- diabetes mellitus
- história prévia de capsulite adesiva
- dor no ombro e imobilização
- cirurgia prévia do ombro
- sexo feminino
- doença tireoidiana
Diagnostic tests
1st tests to order
- radiografias simples
- ultrassonografia
Tests to consider
- artrograma do ombro por ressonância nuclear magnética/ressonância magnética (RNM/RM)
- artrograma por tomografia computadorizada (TC)
Treatment algorithm
todos os pacientes
Contributors
Authors
Matthew T. Provencher, MD, CAPT MC USNR

Complex Shoulder Knee and Sports Surgery
The Steadman Clinic
Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Vail
CO
Disclosures
MTP is a consultant for Arthrex and Joint Restoration Foundation. MTP receives royalties from Arthrex and has received an honorarium from Arthrosurface. He receives research funding from Vail Health and Steadman Philippon Research Institute.
Lance LeClere, MD, LCDR MC USN

Staff Surgeon
Team Physician
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
Naval Health Clinic
US Naval Academy
Annapolis
MD
Disclosures
LL declares that he has no competing interests.
Jennifer Smith, MD, LCDR MC USN

Staff Surgeon
Orthopaedic Sports Surgery
Naval Medical Center San Diego
San Diego
CA
Disclosures
JS declares that she has no competing interests.
Peer reviewers
Matthew Busam, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Cincinnati Sports Medicine Research and Education Foundation
Cincinnati
OH
Disclosures
MB declares that he has no competing interests.
Daniel Solomon, MD
Co-Director of Orthopedic Sports and Shoulder Service
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Naval Medical Center San Diego
San Diego
CA
Disclosures
DS declares that he has no competing interests.
Steven Corbett, BSc, PhD, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Guy's and St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London
UK
Disclosures
SC declares that he has no competing interests.
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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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Differentials
- Luxação glenoumeral posterior
- Lesão do manguito rotador
- Pinçamento subacromial do manguito rotador
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