Extracorporeal shockwave therapy improves functional outcomes of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder in patients with diabetes
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Santoboni Flavia, Balducci Stefano, D'Errico Valeria, Haxhi Jonida, Vetrano Mario, Piccinini Giulia, Ferretti Andrea, Pugliese Giuseppe, Vulpiani MARIA CHIARA
DOI: 10.2337/dc16-2063
ISSN: 0149-5992
Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder (ACS) is the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorder of the upper extremity (1,2) among people with diabetes. ACS is characterized by intense shoulder pain with progressive limitation of joint mobility and functional disability, negative impact on the quality of life, and increased health care costs (3).