Comparison of Treatments for Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

There are a myriad of available treatment options for patients with frozen shoulder, which can be overwhelming to the treating health care professional.

Objective

To assess and compare the effectiveness of available treatment options for frozen shoulder to guide musculoskeletal practitioners and inform guidelines.

Data sources

Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, and CINHAL were searched in February 2020.

Study selection

Studies with a randomized design of any type that compared treatment modalities for frozen shoulder with other modalities, placebo, or no treatment were included.

Data extraction and synthesis

Data were independently extracted by 2 individuals. This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRI

SUBMITTER: Challoumas D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7745103 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature