Idiopathic frozen shoulder. Review of Current Concepts

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  • Rodrigo Vargas Hospital Universitario Mayor. Bogota D.C, Colombia

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rccot.2019.02.005

Keywords:

adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder, shoulder capsulitis, shoulder pain, shoulder stiffness, evidence level: IV

Abstract

Restriction of mobility of the glenohumeral joint is associated with a significant dysfunction in all areas of personal performance. Several shoulder conditions merge in this syndrome-type disorder characterised by: severe shoulder pain and reduced active and passive range of motion. It is generally self-limited and resolves spontaneously, which is satisfactory for most patients. A narrative review is presented that describes the aetiology, natural history, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, the most common treatments, and prognosis of the idiopathic stiff shoulder.The review of the literature describes a multitude of treatments, with variable results, which reflects the difficulties encountered by clinicians to establish a treatment, considering that the aetiology is not clear. A greater precision in the diagnosis would enable an effective treatment to be established, and a more predictable return to the patient’s daily tasks.

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Author Biography

Rodrigo Vargas, Hospital Universitario Mayor. Bogota D.C, Colombia

Instructor Servicio de Ortopedia. Grupo de Miembro superior, Hospital Universitario Mayor. Universidad del Rosario, Bogota D.C, Colombia.

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Vargas R. Idiopathic frozen shoulder. Review of Current Concepts. Rev. colomb. ortop traumatol. [Internet]. 2019 Feb. 15 [cited 2024 May 18];32(4):220-7. Available from: https://revistasccot.org/index.php/rccot/article/view/297

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