anatomy
Anatomy () is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts. Anatomy is a branch of natural science that deals with the structural organization of living things. It is an old science, having it ...
, capsulitis is inflammation of a capsule.
Types include:
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Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, is a condition associated with shoulder pain and stiffness. It is a common shoulder ailment that is marked by pain and a loss of range of motion, particularly in external rotation. There is a l ...
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Plica syndrome
Plica syndrome is a condition that occurs when a ''plica'' (a vestigial extension of the protective synovial capsule of usually the knee) becomes irritated, enlarged, or inflamed.
Cause
This inflammation is typically caused by the plica being ca ...
, which is an inflammation of the
articular capsule of the knee joint
The articular capsule of the knee joint (commonly referred to as the capsular ligament) is the wide and lax joint capsule of the knee. It is thin in front and at the side, and contains the patella, ligaments, menisci, and bursae of the knee.Plat ...
Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder, also known as frozen shoulder, commonly causes shoulder pain and stiffness. These sensations can be very painful and may last up to two or three years.
Treatment
Manual therapy and exercise
Manual therapy involves the movement of joints and other structures by a healthcare professional such as a
physiotherapist
Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions. It is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, management, prognosis, patien ...
. Exercise is the movement of joints and purposeful muscle contraction. Both manual therapy and exercise are used to attempt to relieve pain and soreness and increase joint range and function. There is moderate quality evidence that manual therapy and exercise may help significantly decrease pain in patients with adhesive capsulitis of shoulder. However the study also indicates that
glucocorticoid
Glucocorticoids (or, less commonly, glucocorticosteroids) are a class of corticosteroids, which are a class of steroid hormones. Glucocorticoids are corticosteroids that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor that is present in almost every verteb ...
(a type of anti-inflammatory) injections were more effective.
See also
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Articular capsule
In anatomy, a joint capsule or articular capsule is an envelope surrounding a synovial joint.Disorders of fascia
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