Frozen shoulder: A systematic review of therapeutic options

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Authors
Uppal, Harpal Singh
Evans, Jonathan P.
Smith, Christopher
Journal
World journal of orthopedics
Type
Journal Article
Systematic Review
Publisher
BPG
Rights
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.
Citation
World J Orthop. 2015 Mar 18;6(2):263-8.
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