Theory and technique of translational manipulation for adhesive capsulitis.
Manipulation of the glenohumeral joint with the patient under anesthesia has long been used as a treatment modality for refractory shoulder stiffness. Recently, translational manipulation of the glenohumeral joint under interscalene brachial plexus regional block has been shown to be efficacious in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis and to present a low risk of iatrogenic injury. The theory and technique of glenohumeral translational manipulation for the treatment of adhesive capsulitis are presented here.
Placzek
Jeffrey D
JD
Washington University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Roubal
Paul J
PJ
Kulig
Kornelia
K
Pagett
Brian T
BT
Wiater
J Michael
JM
D018771:Arthralgia; D002062:Bursitis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012785:Shoulder Joint