Table 1.
Short-, long- and very long-term shoulder ROM in patients who underwent MUA for frozen shoulder
| Time | Flexion (°) | Abduction (°) | External rotation (°) | Internal rotation (vertebral level reached by the dorsum of the hand) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month before MUA | 99 (70–120) | 75 (15–125) | 21 (0–90) | Buttock (buttock) |
| Just before MUA | 100 (90–120) | 78 (50–120) | 11 (0–45) | Buttock (buttock) |
| 6 days after MUA | 145 (120–170) | 132 (30–180) | 33 (20–60) | L5 (S1–L3) |
| 3 months after MUA | 150 (115–180) | 137 (80–180) | 31 (15–40) | L5 (buttock to T12) |
| 7 years after MUA | 155 (130–170) | 175 (135–180) | 51 (25–80) | T12 (S1–T7) |
| 23 years after MUA | 145 (100–170) | 152 (75–185) | 43 (20–70) | L1 (buttock to T7) |
Values are expressed as mean, with range in parentheses; MUA = manipulation under anesthesia.