ABSTRACT
Frozen shoulder although considered self remitting disease causes significant level of pain and stiffness. This study was planned to determine the immediate outcome of manipulation under anaesthesia [MUA] in patients with adhesive capsulitis in terms of gain of range of movement [ROM] and pain relief. Diagnosed cases of adhesive capsulitis [30 in number], who had symptoms of pain and stiffness lasting more than 2 months eventually underwent MUA. They were interviewed immediately before and after MUA to check the difference in pain intensity and ROM. All the subjects had significant improvement [p < 0.001] in range of motion in flexion followed by abduction and medial rotation. Least improvement [mean 2.06 / n=30] was observed in range of movement in external rotation. Significant decrease [p < 0.001] in pain intensity from mean intensity of 3.66 to 2.1 was seen. Hence, MUA is treatment indicated for those who are not responding to conservative methods of treatments.