Frozen shoulder: A systematic review of therapeutic options
Author
Uppal, Harpal Singh
Evans, Jonathan P.
Smith, Christopher
Date
2015-03-18Journal
World journal of orthopedicsType
Journal ArticleSystematic Review
Publisher
BPGDOI
10.5312/wjo.v6.i2.263Metadata
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Frozen shoulder is a common disease which causes significant morbidity. Despite over a hundred years of treating this condition the definition, diagnosis, pathology and most efficacious treatments are still largely unclear. This systematic review of current treatments for frozen shoulder reviews the evidence base behind physiotherapy, both oral and intra articular steroid, hydrodilatation, manipulation under anaesthesia and arthroscopic capsular release. Key areas in which future research could be directed are identified, in particular with regard to the increasing role of arthroscopic capsular release as a treatment.