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Diagnosis and management of adhesive capsulitis

Authors: Robert C. Manske, Daniel Prohaska

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 3-4/2008

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Adhesive capsulitis is a musculoskeletal condition that has a disabling capability. This review discusses the diagnosis and both operative and nonoperative management of this shoulder condition that causes significant morbidity. Issues related to medications, rehabilitation, and post surgical considerations are discussed.

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Title: Diagnosis and management of adhesive capsulitis
Authors: Robert C. Manske
Daniel Prohaska
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: Humana Press Inc
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 3-4/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-008-9031-6

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