FROZEN SHOULDER
Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder. Over time, the shoulder becomes very hard to move. It occurs in 3 stages:
FREEZING – gradual worsening of pain and loss of motion lasts for 6 – 9 weeks.
FROZEN – pain improves but stiffness continues lasts for 4 -6 months.
THAWING – shoulder movements improve and return to near normal, takes 6 months – 2years.
CAUSES
- Diabetes
- Immobilization – prolonged immobilization after injury or fractures
SYMPTOMS
- Severe Pain
- Inability to move shoulder
DIAGNOSIS
- X- rays – to rule out arthritis
- MRI – to rule out rotator cuff and other soft tissue injuries
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