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Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy 8/2007

01-08-2007 | Shoulder

Idiopathic adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: a review

Authors: S. Brue, A. Valentin, M. Forssblad, S. Werner, C. Mikkelsen, G. Cerulli

Published in: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy | Issue 8/2007

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Abstract

Many terms have been used to describe what has been called idiopathic adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. This pathology is defined as a self-limiting condition of unknown etiology. The natural history is 18–30 months even though a high-percentage of patient present impaired range of movement even at long-term follow-up. The diagnosis is mainly clinical and no significant changes are normally present at MRI or CT scan. Several treatment options have been tried over the years with different approaches and results.
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Metadata
Title
Idiopathic adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: a review
Authors
S. Brue
A. Valentin
M. Forssblad
S. Werner
C. Mikkelsen
G. Cerulli
Publication date
01-08-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy / Issue 8/2007
Print ISSN: 0942-2056
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7347
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-007-0291-2

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