Adhesive
capsulitis of shoulder/ Frozen shoulder
Frozen shoulder is adhesive capsulitis,
is a disorder in which the shoulder capsule, the connective tissue surrounding
the glenohumeral joint of the shoulder, becomes inflamed and stiff, greatly
restricting motion and causing chronic pain. Movement of the shoulder gradually
reduces and finally end up in severe restriction of movement of shoulder joint.
Patient develops a constant pain which is worse at night and in cold weather. The
pain is more severe whenever the blood sugars are high. The exact reason for
adhesive capsulitis / frozed shoulder is not known. Risk factors involved are
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Diabetes
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Stroke
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Trauma
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Lung disease
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Connective tissue disorders
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Heart disease
The condition very rarely appears in people under 40.
Treatment for this condition includes
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Better control of blood sugars
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NSAIDS and pain killers
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Physiotherapy
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Massage
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Hydrodilation
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Manipulation under anesthesia
