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ReviewShoulder & elbow2017

Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: review of pathophysiology and current clinical treatments.

Hai V Le, Stella J Lee, Ara Nazarian, Edward K Rodriguez

7 registry-linked trialsOpen access · greenAbstract readReview
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Review in Shoulder & elbow, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 7 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 193 papers, 10 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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193citing papers in PubMed, 10 pooled it
7.8field-weighted citation impact, top 2% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT04549051 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2020, after this paper: background citation

Percutaneous Interruption of the Coracohumeral Ligament for the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder.

TypeinterventionalSponsorAlbert Einstein College of MedicineRan2020 to 2023Enrolled46ConditionsAdhesive CapsulitisArmsTenex, Local anesthetic
NCT04822324 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2020, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Spencer's Muscle Energy Technique Along With Strain Counter Strain in Adhesive Capsulitis.

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2020 to 2021Enrolled36ConditionsAdhesive CapsulitisArmsSpencer Muscle energy technique with conventional Physiotherapy, Strain counter strain along with conventional Physiotherapy and Spencer Muscle energy technique
NCT05771220 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

Effectiveness of Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Combined With Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorTaif UniversityRan2023 to 2023Enrolled30ConditionsAdhesive Capsulitis of ShoulderArmsradial extracorporeal shockwave therapy+ evidence-based physical therapy, sham radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy+ evidence-based physical therapy
NCT06490172 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

The Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy as a Treatment Intervention for Chronic Adhesive Capsulitis: a Mixed Methods Pilot Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of StirlingRan2026 to 2027Enrolled18ConditionsShoulder Pain, Adhesive Capsulitis of ShoulderArmsShock wave therapy
NCT06705426 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Scapular Mobilization Versus Posterior Capsular Stretch in Frozen Shoulder

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2025 to 2025Enrolled34ConditionsFrozen ShoulderArmsScapular mobilization with addition anterior, posterior ,caudal glenohumeral mobilization, infrared therapy, ultrasound therapy, pendulum exercises, Posterior capsular stretch with addition anterior, posterior ,caudal glenohumeral mobilization, infrared therapy, ultrasound therapy, pendulum exercises
NCT06784128 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

Impact of TECAR Therapy on Pain and Function in Adhesive Capsulitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorAnkara City Hospital BilkentRan2023 to 2024Enrolled60ConditionsAdhesive CapsulitisArmsTherapeutic Exercise Program, Hot Pack, TECAR Therapy, TENS
NCT07227662 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Feasibility, Usability and Preliminary Efficacy of Home-based FES Fro Adhesive Capsulitis

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of Maryland, BaltimoreRan2026 to 2026Enrolled10ConditionsShoulder Adhesive CapsulitisArmsHome based FES in combination with usual therapy
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

193 citing papers in PubMed, 10 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 430 citations in OpenAlex.

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  5. The diagnostic value of physical examination tests in adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2023
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Hai V LeDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Boston, MA, USA.
Stella J LeeDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Boston, MA, USA.
Ara NazarianCenter for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Boston, MA, USA.
Edward K RodriguezDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Boston, MA, USA; Center for Advanced Orthopaedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Boston, MA, USA.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Adhesive shoulder capsulitis, or arthrofibrosis, describes a pathological process in which the body forms excessive scar tissue or adhesions across the glenohumeral joint, leading to pain, stiffness and dysfunction. It is a debilitating condition that can occur spontaneously (primary or idiopathic adhesive capsulitis) or following shoulder surgery or trauma (secondary adhesive capsulitis). Here, we review the pathophysiology of adhesive shoulder capsulitis, highlighting its clinical presentation, natural history, risk factors, pathoanatomy and pathogenesis. Both current non-operative and operative treatments for adhesive capsulitis are described, and evidence-based studies are presented in support for or against each corresponding treatment. Finally, the review also provides an update on the gene expression profile of adhesive capsulitis and how this new understanding can help facilitate development of novel pharmacological therapies.

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adhesive capsulitisarthrofibrosisfrozen shouldershoulder capsulitisshoulder painshoulder stiffness

Identifiers

PMID28405218
PMCPMC5384535
OpenAlexW2550292678

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