What patient groups is Adhesive capsulitis most common?

middle-aged females

What is the management of Adhesive capsulitis?

• no single intervention has been shown to improve outcome in the long-term
• treatment options include NSAIDs, physiotherapy, oral corticosteroids and intra-articular corticosteroids

What are the Associations of Adhesive capsulitis?

diabetes mellitus: up to 20% of diabetics may have an episode of frozen shoulder

How long does Adhesive capsulitis typically last?

6 months and 2 years

How does Adhesive capsulitis typically affect the should range of motion?

• external rotation is affected more than internal rotation or abduction
• both active and passive movement is affected
• bilateral in up to 20% of patients

What imaging is useful in Adhesive capsulitis?

The diagnosis is usually clinical although imaging may be required for atypical or persistent symptoms