Adhesive capsulitis is a common disabling shoulder condition characterized by pain and progressive restriction of shoulder motion. This study aims to compare recent non-operative vs operative treatment modalities for adhesive capsulitis based on previously published literature to identify current trends and outcomes.

This study is a comparative review of previously published clinical studies evaluating non-operative management options for adhesive capsulitis, including physiotherapy protocols, intra-articular corticosteroid injections, hydrodilatation, platelet-rich plasma injections, and extracorporeal shock wave therapy Vs operative Management including Arthroscopic release and movement under general anesthesia.Outcomes such as pain relief, functional improvement, and range of motion are analyzed and compared. The study aims to provide an updated perspective on the most effective non-surgical interventions for frozen shoulder and guide future clinical practice.

Inclusion Criteria

• Published peer-reviewed studies evaluating the management of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder).
• Studies involving adult patients (≥18 years) diagnosed with primary adhesive capsulitis.
• Studies assessing non-operative management, operative management, or both.
• Randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, and systematic reviews.

Exclusion Criteria

• Studies involving secondary adhesive capsulitis (e.g., post-traumatic, post-surgical, or associated with fractures).
• Studies including patients younger than 18 years.
• Incomplete or insufficient outcome data.
• Case reports, expert opinions, letters, and conference abstracts without full text.

This study is a systematic comparative review of previously published studies evaluating Operative Vs non-operative management strategies for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder).

The aim is to compare the effectiveness of various conservative treatment modalities, including physical therapy, intra-articular injections, and other surgical interventions, on clinical outcomes such as pain reduction, improvement in shoulder function, and range of motion.

No direct patient enrollment is involved, and data will be extracted from peer-reviewed studies to perform the comparative analysis.

This study is a systematic comparative review of previously published studies on non-operative management of adhesive capsulitis. No individual participant data were collected directly. Therefore, there are no IPD to share.