(English) Episode 222-Frozen Shoulder - Consensus Crisis Solved

This research article presents the findings of a comprehensive survey involving members of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow regarding the management of frozen shoulder. The study highlights a significant lack of consensus among specialists concerning the condition’s official terminology, classification, and diagnostic criteria. Despite these inconsistencies, the authors identify broad agreement on using corticosteroid injections and physical therapy as primary non-surgical interventions. Data indicates that while most surgeons prioritize conservative care, surgical options like arthroscopic capsular release are reserved for cases that fail to improve over time. Ultimately, the source emphasizes the urgent need for standardized clinical guidelines to better assist orthopedic professionals in treating this painful movement restriction.(Várnagy A, Veres DS, Skaliczki G. What do European shoulder surgeons think of the frozen shoulder? Results of a questionnaire survey among the members of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow and a review of the current evidence. EFORT Open Rev [Internet]. 2025;10(9):686–94. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1530/EOR-2024-0218)