Frozen shoulder - A stiff problem that requires a flexible approach

P M Guyver; D J Bruce; J L Rees

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.02.009

Frozen shoulder - A stiff problem that requires a flexible approach

Maturitas. 2014 May;78(1):11-6. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.02.009. Epub 2014 Feb 28.

Authors

P M Guyver¹, D J Bruce², J L Rees³

Affiliations

¹ Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford OX37HE, United Kingdom. Electronic address: Paul.guyver@nhs.net.
² Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford OX37HE, United Kingdom. Electronic address: Davebruce84@gmail.com.
³ Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Science, The Botnar Research Institute, University of Oxford, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX37LD, United Kingdom. Electronic address: jonathan.rees@ndorms.ox.ac.uk.

PMID: 24636964
DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.02.009

Abstract

Frozen shoulder is a specific, painful and debilitating condition effecting patients mainly in middle age. While it has been recognised for over 100 years, it is still mis-diagnosed, with a natural history that is poorly understood and with limited evidence for the efficacy for various treatments. This review considers what is known about this common painful condition and the treatments available.

Keywords: Adhesive capsulitis; Arthroscopic release; Frozen shoulder; Hydrodilatation; Manipulation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Bursitis / therapy*
Humans
Musculoskeletal Pain / therapy*
Range of Motion, Articular*
Shoulder / pathology*