Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopedics
http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/adhesive_capsulitis_of_the_shoulder
A well-designed and valuable resource for any orthopaedic surgeon looking for advice on adhesive capsulitis or any other aspect of orthopaedic surgery. There are links to references that relate to the subject. Most of the links provide at least an abstract on the topic. The authors of this website also state that surgeons are free to use the information provided as long as it is not for commercial gain. Designed with an orthopaedic surgeon in mind, this site should be on any orthopaedic surgeon's favourite list.*****
NHS Direct
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.aspx?articleID=168
There are many excellent UK sites, but this one has the edge for patients suffering from adhesive capsulitis. It is accurate, easy to follow and thorough on all aspects of diagnosis and management. This site also emphasises the importance of prevention and early diagnosis of this condition. All sub-headings of this disease condition are listed systematically. This site is ideal for patients. Very easy to navigate.***
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=162&topcategory=Shoulder
This website of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has plenty of practical advice for patients with adhesive capsulitis. It provides figures and percentages of, for example, age group affected, percentage of individuals affected, success rate after simple treatment, etc. The symptoms of the disease are broken down into three stages facilitating self-diagnosis by the patient. This website also gives advice on therapy with diagrams on how to do it. Great value to patients.***
DynoMed.com
http://www.dynomed.com/encyclopedia/encyclopedia/shoulder/Frozen_Shoulder_(Adhesive_Capsulitis).html
This American, Indianapolis-based, patient education company produces medical advice for doctors and consumers. DynoMed.com's medical content consists of videos and DVDs on a comprehensive spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, as well as a medical encyclopaedia on orthopaedic conditions and medical illustrations. Information on this website is one of the most easy to use as it is presented in a single page. This website is also jargon-free and easy to understand, especially for patients. It explains all medical terms in full. Recommended for patients.***
Orthoteers
http://www.orthoteers.org/mainpage.aspx?page=register.aspx
This surgeon-orientated site provides a large variety of information regarding the frozen shoulder. Some of the information is not generally covered on other sites. This website is highly recommended for junior trainees in the orthopaedic field. The only downside is it has 1-year membership fee of £57.50 if you want to review the full text. An excellent site, recommended to trainees.****
Internet Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma
http://www.orthogate.com
As the name suggests, this website provides a very good gateway for patient information. It has many links for patients, medical students and junior doctors. The information on this website is sufficient and well supported with very good illustrations. The good thing about this website is that registration is free. It is not a very complete website for orthopaedic trainees as the information on this website is very brief. Recommended to general practitioners and patients.**
The Physician and Sports Medicine
http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/2000/09_00/pa_sandor.htm
Another American site which is quite good fun. Little emphasis on description, risk factors, prevention and symptoms but has a very elaborate section on different exercises with cartoon pictures on how to improve shoulder motion. Little information is available on the indications for surgery or expected outcome.**