Understanding Scapulohumeral Periarthritis: A Comprehensive Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This systematic review examines the clinical presentations and prevalence of scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP) by synthesizing the relevant literature from open-access articles from international databases (Medline, Pedro, and EBSCO).

Methods

Keywords guiding the review included 'scapulohumeral periarthritis', 'clinical forms', 'incidence', 'impingement syndrome, 'calcifying tendinitis', 'bicipital tendonitis', 'shoulder bursitis', 'adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder', 'rotator cuff tears', 'functional assessment', and 'clinical trials'. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials, nonrandomized controlled trials, cross-sectional studies, and review articles published between 1972 and 2024.

Results

Our screening identified 2481 initial articl

SUBMITTER: Iordan DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11856014 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature