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Arthroscopic Management of Adhesive Capsulitis

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Idiopathic adhesive capsulitis is a primary shoulder condition that presents with varying degrees of pain and restricted range of motion. Shoulder stiffness as a result of trauma or surgery is distinct from this condition. Arthroscopy enables early diagnosis in patients with pain. Some patients benefit from arthroscopic excision of contracted strictures.

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  1. Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois, Orthopaedic Research Foundation of Southern Illinois, St. Mary’s-Good Samaritian Inc., Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 4121 Veterans Memorial Drive, 62864, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, USA

    James C. Y. Chow M.D. (President and Founder, Director of Orthopaedics, Clinical Assistant Professor) (President and Founder, Director of Orthopaedics, Clinical Assistant Professor)

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Esch, J.C. (2001). Arthroscopic Management of Adhesive Capsulitis. In: Chow, J.C.Y. (eds) Advanced Arthroscopy. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-21541-9_15

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