COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ARTHROSCOPIC AND NON-SURGICAL TREATMENT METHODS ON SHOULDER FUNCTION AND PAIN IN DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS OF THE SHOULDER, LITERATURE REVIEW
Abstract
This study compares the effectiveness of arthroscopic and non-surgical treatments, including strengthening exercises, for managing adhesive capsulitis in diabetic patients. A review of the papers that investigated the diabetic patients with adhesive capsulitis done. Key outcomes such as pain reduction, shoulder mobility, and functional improvement were measured. Both treatments showed significant improvements, with arthroscopic treatment offering quicker pain relief and mobility improvement, while non-surgical treatments, especially strengthening exercises, provided significant long-term benefits. The findings highlight the importance of incorporating strengthening exercises for better outcomes in diabetic patients.