Abstract

The development of shoulder surgery followed this algorithm in all medical specialties. A recent systematic review outlined the use of Tuina as a traditional medicine method in the treatment of the frozen shoulder. Tuina is the use of a certain part of the hand or limb by a physician on a patient to press, push, grasp, roll, and pinch, producing a biological effect and eventually improving clinical symptoms. Acupuncture, too, is widely used in China and also in many other countries to treat different conjunctive tissue disorders, including shoulder contractures, stiffness, and pain.

Keywords: Rotator cuff pathologies; Shoulder and elbow surgery; Clinical work; Shoulder surgeon; Modern treatment; Technical improvements