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Navarro-Ledesma S, Hamed-Hamed D, Pruimboom L. A new perspective of frozen shoulder pathology; the interplay between the brain and the immune system. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1248612. [PMID: 38617059 PMCID: PMC11009429 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1248612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Frozen shoulder (FS), also known as adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder (FS), is a fibrotic inflammatory process of unknown etiology whose main symptoms are pain, stiffness and the loss of joint mobility. These symptoms may be associated with pathologies such as diabetes, Dupuytren's syndrome and the prevalence of today's sedentary lifestyle. This literature review provides an overview of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of this pathology, as well as the mechanisms of lowgrade chronic inflammation and infection, insulin resistance, and omics-science associated with it. We also propose a new hypothesis related to the possibility that the GABAergic system could play a decisive role in the development of frozen shoulder and that therefore diabetes type 1, endocrinological autoimmune disorders and frozen shoulder are connected by the same pathophysiological mechanisms. If that is true, the combined presence of psycho-emotional stress factors and pathogenic immune challenges could be the main causes of frozen shoulder syndrome. Finally, we propose a series of possible intervention strategies based on a multifactorial etiological and mechanistic concept.
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- Santiago Navarro-Ledesma
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Campus of Melilla, University of Granada, Melilla, Spain
- University Chair in Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology, University of Granada and PNI Europe, Melilla, Spain
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- Clinical Medicine and Public Health PhD Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- University Chair in Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology, University of Granada and PNI Europe, Melilla, Spain
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Schiltz M, Goudman L, Moens M, Nijs J, Hatem SM. The diagnostic value of physical examination tests in adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2023; 59:724-730. [PMID: 37737049 PMCID: PMC10792672 DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.23.07940-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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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." The Downs and Black Checklist (modified) was used to assess the risk of bias. The study protocol was prospectively registered at the International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO, CRD42022365993). EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS The initial database search identified 1799 studies, of which 9 (0.50%) were eventually included in the systematic review. Non-intrusive shoulder range of motion measurements in patients with adhesive capsulitis using the Kinect for Windows (Microsoft, Redmond, WA, USA) showed high correlation with clinical range of motion measurement. Two specific clinical tests, the affected-unaffected shoulder approach of the Coracoid Pain Test and the Distension Test in Passive External Rotation, were identified and presented excellent sensibility and specificity in the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis, in their original study. Comparison between clinical tests was not possible due to the heterogeneity in clinical tools. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review identified several physical examination tests developed for the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis but could not compare them nor advance a set of clinical diagnostic tests that are scientifically validated. Further research is warranted to obtain validation of clinical diagnosis tools for adhesive capsulitis.
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- Marc Schiltz
- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium -
- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium -
- STIMULUS Consortium, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium -
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- STIMULUS Consortium, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Neurosurgery, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Jette, Belgium
- Center for Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Jette, Belgium
- Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Jette, Belgium
- Research Foundation-Flanders, Brussels, Belgium
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- STIMULUS Consortium, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Neurosurgery, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Jette, Belgium
- Center for Neurosciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Jette, Belgium
- Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Jette, Belgium
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Jette, Belgium
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- STIMULUS Consortium, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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Are clinical outcomes of frozen shoulder linked to pain, structural factors or pain-related cognitions? An explorative cohort study. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2020; 50:102270. [PMID: 33068903 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND In frozen shoulder (FS), inflammatory-fibrotic adaptations in capsuloligamentous structures are typically linked to perceived glenohumeral stiffness, glenohumeral range of motion (ROM) restrictions and decreased arm function. However, ROM restrictions based on muscle guarding are suggested as well. OBJECTIVES To assess differences between pain, perceived stiffness, ROM restrictions and arm function at time of diagnosis and at four months follow-up and to assess whether perceived stiffness, ROM restrictions and arm function relate to pain, structural and/or cognitive factors. DESIGN observational cohort study. METHODS In persons with idiopathic FS, pain intensity at rest/at night/during activities (Numeric Rating Scale), perceived stiffness (Numeric Rating Scale), abduction/external rotation ROM (goniometry), and function (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire) were compared between both time points (Wilcoxon-signed rank tests). Spearman correlation coefficients assessed the relation between perceived stiffness, ROM and function on the one hand and structural factors (coracohumeral ligament (CHL) thickness and inferior glenohumeral recess (IGR) perimeter - arthroMRI), pain intensity and pain-related cognitions (Pain Catastrophizing Scale, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia) on the other hand. RESULTS Twenty persons participated (14 female; 56±8yrs) and three persons dropped out at 4 months. Pain intensity, perceived stiffness, ROM and arm function improved over time. ROM was related to CHL-thickness and IGR-perimeter; perceived stiffness was related to pain intensity; and arm function was related to pain intensity and pain-related cognitions. CONCLUSION Objectively measured ROM is related to structural factors, while patient-reported outcomes are related to pain intensity and/or pain-related cognitions. Perceived stiffness does not relate to structural factors.
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Breckenridge JD, McAuley JH, Ginn KA. Motor Imagery Performance and Tactile Spatial Acuity: Are They Altered in People with Frozen Shoulder? INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17207464. [PMID: 33066655 PMCID: PMC7602509 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17207464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a severe chronic pain condition that is not well understood and current treatment is suboptimal. In several other chronic pain conditions motor imagery and tactile acuity deficits are present, which are thought to represent associated neuroplastic changes. The aims of this study were to determine if motor imagery performance assessed by the left/right judgement task, and tactile acuity assessed by two-point discrimination, are altered in people with unilateral frozen shoulder. In this cross-sectional, prospective study eighteen adults diagnosed with frozen shoulder in a physiotherapy clinic setting completed a left/right judgement task, response times (RT) and accuracy for the left/right judgement task were determined. Next, tactile acuity over both shoulders was assessed with a novel, force-standardised two-point discrimination test. Results corresponding to the affected side were compared to the pain free shoulder; Left/right judgement task: mean RT (SD) corresponding to the affected shoulder was significantly slower than RT for the healthy shoulder (p = 0.031). There was no side-to-side difference in accuracy (p > 0.05). Neither RT nor accuracy was related to pain/disability scores or duration of symptoms (p > 0.05). Two-point discrimination: mean two-point discrimination threshold of the affected shoulder was significantly larger than the contralateral healthy shoulder (p < 0.001). Two-point discrimination threshold was not related to pain/disability scores or pain duration (p > 0.05); One explanation for these findings is altered sensorimotor processing and/or disrupted sensorimotor cortex representations of the affected shoulder. A case then exists for the use of treatments aimed at reversing these changes, training the brain to reduce chronic shoulder pain.
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- John D. Breckenridge
- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia;
- The Clinical Research Institute, Sydney 2145, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-2-9672-3511
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- Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), Hospital Rd, Randwick 2013, Australia;
- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2033, Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia;
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Usefulness of intravenous contrast-enhanced MRI for diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis. Eur Radiol 2020; 30:5981-5991. [PMID: 32591886 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-07003-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to compare the reliability and performance of MRI measures enhanced with intravenous (IV) injection of gadolinium contrast versus non-enhanced MRI measures for the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis (AC). We also aimed to examine the association between MRI findings and clinical features in patients with AC. METHODS MRI of 42 patients with a clinical diagnosis of AC confirmed by arthrography and that of 42 patients in a control group were retrospectively studied by 2 blinded readers. Reliability and performance of MRI findings were compared between IV contrast-enhanced measures and non-enhanced MRI measures in T2-weighted fat-saturated and T1-weighted images. MRI findings were correlated with clinical stage, etiology, and pain. RESULTS Sensitivity (97.6%) and specificity (97.6%) of axillary-recess capsule signal enhancement for AC diagnosis were significantly superior (p = 0.02) to hyperintense signals on T2-weighted fat-suppressed images (sensitivity 90.5%, specificity 92.7%). Measures of the intensity signal in the area of the rotator interval were less performant for AC diagnosis but could be improved with joint capsule enhancement. Moreover, we found very high specificity (100%) of enhancement of the coracohumeral ligament signal for AC diagnosis. The early stage of adhesive capsulitis was positively correlated with joint capsule enhancement in the rotator interval. Secondary etiology of capsulitis was correlated with joint capsule hyperintensity signals of the rotator interval on T2-weighted fat-suppressed images. CONCLUSION IV contrast injection with MRI can be helpful for AC diagnosis in difficult cases. The stage of AC seems related to joint capsule enhancement in the rotator interval. KEY POINTS • IV gadolinium-enhanced MRI can improve the analysis of signal changes in the shoulder synovium and capsule of the shoulder that are related to adhesive capsulitis. • As an original finding, we observed that coracohumeral ligament enhancement had a 100% specificity for the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis. • The intensity of enhanced signals in the rotator interval seems to be related to the early stage of frozen shoulder.
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Page RS, McGee SL, Eng K, Brown G, Beattie S, Collier F, Gill SD. Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: protocol for the adhesive capsulitis biomarker (AdCaB) study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:145. [PMID: 30953551 PMCID: PMC6451260 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2536-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a disabling and poorly understood pathological condition of the shoulder joint. The current study aims to increase our understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis and clinical outcomes of people with AC by investigating: 1) transcriptome-wide alterations in gene expression of the glenohumeral joint capsule in people with AC compared to people with non-inflammatory shoulder instability (controls); 2) serum and urine biomarkers to better understand diagnosis and staging of AC; and 3) clinical outcomes in people with AC compared to controls 12-months following arthroscopic capsular release or labral repair respectively. Methods The study is a prospective multi-centre longitudinal study investigating people undergoing arthroscopic capsulotomy for AC compared to people undergoing arthroscopic stabilization for shoulder instability. Tissue samples collected from the anterior glenohumeral joint capsule during surgery will undergo RNA-seq to determine differences in gene expression between the study groups. Gene Set Enrichment Analysis will be used to further understand the pathogenesis of AC as well as guide serum and urine biomarker analysis. Clinical outcomes regarding pain, function and quality of life will be assessed using the Oxford Shoulder Score, Oxford Shoulder Instability Score, Quick DASH, American Shoulder and Elbow Society Score, EQ-5D-5 L and active shoulder range of movement. Clinical outcomes will be collected pre-operatively and 12-months post-operatively and study groups will be compared for statistically significant differences using linear regression, adjusting for baseline demographic variables. Discussion This study will provide much needed information regarding the pathogenesis, diagnosis and staging of AC. It will evaluate clinical outcomes for people undergoing arthroscopic release of AC by comparing this group to people undergoing arthroscopic surgery for shoulder instability. Trial registration ACTRN12618000431224, retrospectively registered 26 March 2018.
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- Richard S Page
- Barwon Centre for Orthopaedic Research and Education (B-CORE), Barwon Health, St John of God Hospital and Deakin University, PO Box 281, Geelong, 3220, Australia. .,School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, 3216, Australia. .,Orthopaedic Department, Barwon Health, Geelong, 3220, Australia.
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, 3216, Australia
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- Orthopaedic Department, Barwon Health, Geelong, 3220, Australia
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- Orthopaedic Department, Barwon Health, Geelong, 3220, Australia
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- Barwon Centre for Orthopaedic Research and Education (B-CORE), Barwon Health, St John of God Hospital and Deakin University, PO Box 281, Geelong, 3220, Australia.,Orthopaedic Department, Barwon Health, Geelong, 3220, Australia
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- Orthopaedic Department, Barwon Health, Geelong, 3220, Australia.,Geelong Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases (GCEID), Geelong, 3220, Australia
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- Barwon Centre for Orthopaedic Research and Education (B-CORE), Barwon Health, St John of God Hospital and Deakin University, PO Box 281, Geelong, 3220, Australia.,School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, 3216, Australia.,Orthopaedic Department, Barwon Health, Geelong, 3220, Australia
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Alsubheen SA, Nazari G, Bobos P, MacDermid JC, Overend TJ, Faber K. Effectiveness of Nonsurgical Interventions for Managing Adhesive Capsulitis in Patients With Diabetes: A Systematic Review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2018; 100:350-365. [PMID: 30268804 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.08.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of nonsurgical interventions for managing adhesive capsulitis (AC) in patients with diabetes on pain, function, and range of motion. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE and other databases were searched for studies published in the last 20 years. STUDY SELECTION Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that assessed AC in people with diabetes and implemented 1 or a combination of physiotherapeutic interventions, corticosteroids, and manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) were eligible for inclusion. DATA EXTRACTION The Cochrane Risk of Bias was used by 2 independent raters who met to achieve consensus. The quality of trials was assessed using Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations. Data extracted from the eligible studies included study design, participant characteristics and duration of symptoms, type of intervention, outcome measures, follow-up intervals, and research findings. DATA SYNTHESIS Because of the lack of similar interventions, a narrative synthesis was conducted, and meta-analyses were not performed. The effect sizes or between-group differences of the interventions were reported. A total of 8 RCTs met the inclusion criteria: 4 addressed physiotherapeutic interventions, 3 corticosteroid injections, and 1 MUA. The effect sizes for physiotherapeutic interventions were 0.8-2.0, 0.9-2.0, and 1.0 for ROM, function, and pain, respectively, with the largest effect size (2.0) being reported for joint mobilization plus exercises. The effect sizes for corticosteroids were 0.2-0.5 and 0.1 for ROM and pain. The between-group improvement for MUA was 5.6 points on Constant Shoulder Score. CONCLUSION Low-quality evidence suggests large effects of joint mobilization plus exercises on AC in people with diabetes, although confidence in this conclusion is limited due to the high risk of bias. Even weaker support was available for corticosteroid and MUA. Future high-quality RCTs are needed to determine the best intervention for managing AC in patients with diabetes.
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- Sana'a A Alsubheen
- School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
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- School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; Hand and Upper Limb Center, St. Joseph's Health Care London, London, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Hand and Upper Limb Center, St. Joseph's Health Care London, London, Ontario, Canada
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Cerny M, Omoumi P, Larbi A, Manicourt D, Perozziello A, Lecouvet FE, Berg BV, Dallaudière B. CT arthrography of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: Are MR signs applicable? Eur J Radiol Open 2017; 4:40-44. [PMID: 28409175 PMCID: PMC5379909 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejro.2017.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2017] [Accepted: 03/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine if diagnostic signs of adhesive capsulitis (AC) of the shoulder at Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and arthrography (MRA) are applicable to CT arthrography (CTA). METHODS 22 shoulder CTAs with AC were retrospectively reviewed for features described in MR literature. The control group was composed of 83 shoulder CTA divided into four subgroups 1) normal (N = 20), 2) omarthrosis (N = 19), 3) labral injury (N = 23), and 4) rotator cuff tear (N = 21). Two musculoskeletal radiologists assessed the rotator interval (RI) for obliteration, increased width and thickening of coracohumeral ligament (CHL). The width and capsule thickness of the axillary recess were measured. RESULTS The width of the axillary recess was significantly decreased in the AC group (4.6 ± 2.6 mm versus 9.9 ± 4.6 mm, p ≤ 0.0001; sensitivity and specificity of 84% and 80%). Thickness of the medial and lateral walls of the axillary capsule was significantly increased in the AC group (5.9 ± 1.3 mm versus 3.7 ± 1.1 mm, p ≤ 0.0001 and 5.7 ± 1 mm versus 3.5 ± 1.3 mm, p ≤ 0.0001, respectively). CHL thickness was significantly increased in the AC group (4.1 ± 1 mm (p ≤ 0.001)) in comparison to others groups. Obliteration of the RI was statistically significantly more frequent in patients with AC (72.7% (16/22) vs. 12% (10/83), p < 0.0001). Width of the RI did not differ significantly between patients and controls (p ≥ 0.428). CONCLUSION Decreased axillary width, and thickened axillary capsule are MR signs of AC applicable to CTA. Evaluation of rotator interval seems useful and reproducible only for obliteration.
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- Milena Cerny
- Department of Radiology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussel, Belgium.,Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussel, Belgium.,Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussel, Belgium
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- Department of Rheumatology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussel, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussel, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussel, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussel, Belgium.,Centre d'Imagerie Ostéo-articulaire, Clinique du Sport de Bordeaux-Mérignac, 2, rue Négrevergne, 33700 Mérignac, France
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Wong C, Levine W, Deo K, Kesting R, Mercer E, Schram G, Strang B. Natural history of frozen shoulder: fact or fiction? A systematic review. Physiotherapy 2017; 103:40-47. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2016.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2015] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Pietrzak M. Adhesive capsulitis: An age related symptom of metabolic syndrome and chronic low-grade inflammation? Med Hypotheses 2016; 88:12-7. [PMID: 26880627 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2016.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2015] [Revised: 11/29/2015] [Accepted: 01/01/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is very poorly understood, particularly it's underlying etiology. Obesity and metabolic syndrome, which are strongly associated with chronic low grade inflammation, are becoming increasingly understood to underlie a raft of morbid states including upper limb pain syndromes, diabetes (DM), cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer and central nervous system dysfunction and degeneration. Notwithstanding age, two of the strongest established risk factors for AC are DM and CVD. The hypothesis argues that similar to DM and CVD, the inflammation and capsular fibrosis seen in AC is precipitated by metabolic syndrome and chronic low grade inflammation. These pathophysiological mechanisms are highly likely to be perpetuated by upregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine production, sympathetic dominance of autonomic balance, and neuro-immune activation. The hypothesis predicts and describes how these processes may etiologically underpin and induce each sub-classification of AC. An improved understanding of the etiology of AC may lead to more accurate diagnosis, improved management, treatment outcomes, and reduce or prevent pain, disability and suffering associated with the disease. The paper follows on with a discussion of similarities between the pathophysiology of AC to general systemic inflammatory control mechanisms whereby connective tissue (CT) fibrosis is induced as a storage depot for leukocytes and chronic inflammatory cells. The potential role of hyaluronic acid (HA), the primary component of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and CT, in the pathophysiology of AC is also discussed with potential treatment implications. Lastly, a biochemical link between physical and mental health through the ECM is described and the concept of a periventricular-limbic central driver of CT dysfunction is introduced.
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- Max Pietrzak
- University of Bath, Claverton Down Road, Bath, North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom.
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Hall K, Mercer C. The stiff shoulder; A case study. MANUAL THERAPY 2015; 20:884-889. [PMID: 26096901 DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2015.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2014] [Revised: 02/21/2015] [Accepted: 03/09/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Clinicians working in outpatient departments and advanced practitioner clinics frequently encounter patients presenting with multidirectional stiffness of the glenohumeral joint. This case report describes the assessment and treatment of a patient presenting with glenohumeral joint stiffness and describes the possible differential diagnoses. The evidence base used to inform the decision-making process is presented and the use of radiology that helped to ultimately establish the diagnosis is discussed. The clinical reasoning process of applying knowledge and experience to identify patient problems and to make appropriate decisions that result in positive patient outcomes is discussed. The case report highlights the importance of early diagnosis.
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- Kevin Hall
- Southlands Hospital, Upper Shoreham Rd, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex BN43 6TQ, UK.
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