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

Aim: The aim of our study is to evaluate the efficacy of joint distension during arthrography followed by an intra articular corticosteroid injection.

Methods: 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.

Results: Patients were evaluated on D 90:90 % 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.

Conclusion: Joint distension associated to physical therapy has an interest in treatment because of therapeutic and antalgic effect and also restoration of range of movement.