Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis is a condition characterized by pain and loss of motion in shoulder joint. It is more common in older adults aged between 40 and 60 years and is more common in women than men.

Causes

Frozen shoulder is caused by inflammation of the ligaments holding the shoulder bones to each other. The shoulder capsule becomes thick, tight, and the stiff bands of tissue called adhesions may develop. Individuals with shoulder injury, shoulder surgeries, shoulder immobilized for longer period of time, other disease conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Parkinson’s disease and cardiac diseases are at risk of developing frozen shoulder.

Symptoms

Frozen shoulder may cause pain and stiffness and limit the movements of shoulder.

Diagnosis

Frozen shoulder condition can be diagnosed by the presenting symptoms and radiological diagnostic procedures such as X-rays or MRI scans.

Conservative Treatment

Conservative Treatment options include:

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroid injections for pain
• Physical therapy to improve your range of motion
• Sometimes heat may be applied to reduce pain

Surgery

Your surgeon may recommend Shoulder arthroscopy when the conservative treatment does not work. During surgery, the scar tissue will be removed and tight ligaments, if any, will be dissected. Following surgery physical therapy will be advised to bring full range of motion and strengthen the muscles.

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Other Shoulder Procedures

• Normal Anatomy of the Shoulder Joint
• Acromioclavicular Joint Separation (shoulder separation)
• Biceps Tendon Rupture
• Calcific Tendonitis
• Rotator Cuff Tear
• Frozen Shoulder
• Shoulder Impingement
• Labral Tear
• OA of the Shoulder
• OA of the Acromioclavicular joint
• Multidirectional/Anterior/Posterior Instability
• Pectoralis Muscle Tear
• Shoulder Dislocation
• Clavicle Fracture
• Proximal Humerus Fracture
• Thrower’s Shoulder
• Subcapularis Tear
• Scapulothoracic Disorders
• Nerve Entrapment in the Shoulder
• SLAP Repair
• Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair