Wadsworth C T
Phys Ther. 1986 Dec;66(12):1878-83. doi: 10.1093/ptj/66.12.1878.
Widespread use of the label "frozen shoulder" as a diagnosis for any stiff and painful shoulder condition has led to its becoming a rather meaningless, catchall term. In addition to confounding both the lay public and health care professionals, this indiscriminate labeling may prevent a patient from receiving appropriate treatment. In this article, I define frozen shoulder and review its pathologic and etiologic factors, epidemiology, natural history, and diagnosis. I present this information in correlation with an examination process to assist physical therapists in identifying suspected cases of frozen shoulder. I also present the current options for treatment, including physical therapy management with physical agents and exercise.
将“冻结肩”这一标签广泛用于诊断任何僵硬和疼痛的肩部疾病，已导致它成为一个相当无意义的统称。这种不加区分的标签不仅使普通大众和医疗保健专业人员感到困惑，还可能妨碍患者接受适当的治疗。在本文中，我对冻结肩进行了定义，并回顾了其病理和病因因素、流行病学、自然病程及诊断方法。我将这些信息与检查过程相关联，以帮助物理治疗师识别疑似冻结肩病例。我还介绍了当前的治疗选择，包括使用物理因子和运动进行物理治疗管理。
