title: Adhesive capsulitis: review of imaging and treatment.
abstract: Adhesive capsulitis is one of the most common conditions affecting the shoulder; however, early clinical diagnosis can be challenging. Treatment is most effective when commenced prior to the onset of capsular thickening and contracture; consequently, the role of imaging is increasing. The aim of this review is to demonstrate the typical imaging appearances of adhesive capsulitis and to examine some of the evidence regarding each of these imaging modalities. An evaluation of the various management options available to the clinician is also presented.
authors.affiliation: Central Coast Local Health District, Gorsford, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Guy
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: Pascal
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bou-Haidar
authors.forename: Craig
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Harris
mesh_terms: D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods; D002062:Bursitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D026201:Musculoskeletal Manipulations / Q000379:methods*; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*
keywords: magnetic resonance imaging; musculoskeletal imaging; non-vascular interventional radiology; ultrasound