Utility of joint distension during arthrography in treatment of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder in a study of 20 patients

ABSTRACT

The aim of our study is to evaluate the efficacy of joint distension during arthrography followed by an intra articular corticosteroid injection. This procedure associated to a physical therapy started immediately after joint distension and performed during 3 months in the treatment of 20 patients suffering from adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder were assessed. Patients were evaluated on D 9090% of them have regression of pain, 70% have an improvement of deficiency and ranges of motion of the shoulder. Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder is a disabling pathology but, generally, with good evolution. It is a clinical diagnosis. Joint distension associated to physical therapy has an interest in treatment because of therapeutic and antalgic effect and also restoration of range of movement