THAWING THE FROZEN SHOULDER - THE PATIENT PATIENT

Many different modalities have been advocated for the treatment of fro zen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), some of which can be associated wi th complications and morbidity. We retrospectively reviewed 50 patient s with adhesive capsulitis treated by the senior author over a 10-year period. Treatment consisted of closely monitored home therapy using m oist heat and antiinflammatory medication, and a physician-directed re habilitation program. Without exception, every patient regained a sign ificant amount of motion and returned to activities of daily living wi thout pain.