ReviewIndian journal of orthopaedics2021
Clinical Guidelines in the Management of Frozen Shoulder: An Update!
Review in Indian journal of orthopaedics, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 62 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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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.
Effects of Scapular Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques in Addition to Routine Physical Therapy on Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis:a Randomized Controlled Trial
Physiotherapeutic Case Reports in Frozen Shoulder Pathology: Clinical Trial
Mobile Device Based Telerehabilitation for Frozen Shoulder-A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study.
Who cites it
62 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 113 citations in OpenAlex.
- Intra-articular corticosteroid Injection combined with physical therapy versus physical therapy alone for adhesive capsulitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2026Pooled it
- Arthroscopic Capsular Release Versus Manipulation under Anesthesia for Refractory Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.Orthopaedic surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy in the treatment of patients with frozen shoulder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Lasers in medical science · 2023Pooled it
- Effects of moderate physical activity on diabetic adhesive capsulitis: a randomized clinical trial.PeerJ · 2024Trial
- Intra-articular injection of high versus low molecular weight hyaluronic acid in adhesive capsulitis; randomized trial.Future science OA · 2026Article
- Bloodpool SPECT/CT offers enhanced sensitivity for the diagnosis of frozen shoulder.Annals of nuclear medicine · 2026Article
- Association between hypertension and frozen shoulder: A bidirectional two-sample mendelian randomization study.Medicine · 2026Article
- Temporal trajectory and predictors of hemiplegic shoulder pain after stroke: a 12-month longitudinal clinical-ultrasound study.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2026Observational
- Myofascial Release Techniques as an Adjunct Treatment in Individuals With Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review.Health science reports · 2026Review
- Association between 1400 metabolites mediated gut microbiota and frozen shoulder: An exploratory 2-step mendelian randomization study.Medicine · 2026Article
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- Factors associated with shoulder function following ultrasound-guided hydrodilatation in patients with frozen shoulder: a prospective observational study.Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2026Article
- Comparative analysis of modified double-row suture bridge technique versus traditional single-row repair for massive rotator cuff tears with preserved muscle quality (Goutallier stage < 2): a retrospective cohort study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Efficacy and safety of 2 Hz versus 100 Hz electroacupuncture for pain-dominant shoulder periarthritis: a study protocol for a single-center randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Postoperative Stiffness After Upper Limb Surgery: Prevention and Management.Orthopedic reviews · 2026Article
- Comparative Efficacy of Manipulation Under Anaesthesia Versus Arthroscopic Capsular Release in Primary Frozen Shoulder: A Prospective Randomized Study.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
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- Pathomechanics of glenohumeral capsule and scapula in idiopathic frozen shoulder: a study using a three-dimensional finite element model.JSES international · 2025Article
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- Basic Science Research in Frozen Shoulder: Current Updates.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
2 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Among all the prevalent painful conditions of the shoulder, frozen shoulder remains one of the most debated and ill-understood conditions. It is a condition often associated with diabetes and thyroid dysfunction, and which should always be investigated in patients with a primary stiff shoulder. Though the duration of 'traditional clinicopathological staging' of frozen shoulder is not constant and varies with the intervention(s), the classification certainly helps the clinician in planning the treatment of frozen shoulder at various stages. Most patients respond very well to combination of conservative treatment resulting in gradual resolution of symptoms in 12-18 months. However, the most effective treatment in isolation is uncertain. Currently, resistant cases that do not respond to conservative treatment for 6-9 months could be offered surgical treatment as either arthroscopic capsular release or manipulation under anaesthesia. Though both invasive options are not clinically superior to another, but manipulation could result in unwarranted complications like fractures of humerus or rotator cuff tear.
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