FROZEN SHOULDER ( ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS)

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

Ø  Diabetes

Ø  Stroke

Ø  Trauma

Ø  Lung disease

Ø  Connective tissue disorders

Ø  Heart disease

The condition very rarely appears in people under 40.

Treatment for this condition includes

ü  Better control of blood sugars

ü  NSAIDS and pain killers

ü  Physiotherapy

ü  Massage

ü  Hydrodilation

ü  Manipulation under anesthesia