The diagnostic value of physical examination tests in adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adhesive capsulitis, a condition marked by pain and stiffness of the shoulder, can have a frustrating clinical course for patients and health care professionals. Despite huge research interest, a universally accepted and used definition of clinical criteria for the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis is currently still lacking. This systematic review aimed to identify diagnostic values for clinical examinations tests used in the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis.

Evidence acquisition

A total of 5 electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials [CENTRAL] and PEDro) were searched for relevant studies from 2002 until October 2022 using the terms: "adhesive capsulitis AND diagnosis" and "frozen shoulder AND diagnosis.

SUBMITTER: Schiltz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10792672 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature