Cases Solved! is a journal-based CME activity series presented by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Each activity consists of an interactive clinical case scenario based on a recent article from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) followed by a multiple-choice assessment to put your diagnostic and management skills to the test.

These current, peer-reviewed articles touch on important areas of orthopaedic patient care and describe how the article impacts practice behavior and/or systems of care.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the pathophysiology and etiology of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.
2. Discuss the typical clinical presentation of a patient with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.
3. Explain physical examination findings and imaging studies used in the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.
4. Summarize indications for and physical therapy goals of nonsurgical and surgical management of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.
5. Review surgical techniques for, complications of, and outcomes of arthroscopic capsular release for the management of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.

Earn up to 2 AMA PRA category 1 Credits