Frozen shoulder, otherwise known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in the shoulder characterized by stiffness, pain, and limitation of motion. It is typical in frozen shoulder to involve only one, although, few cases affect both shoulders.
Causes:
Frozen shoulder usually happen after a recent injury or after a medical procedure or from a medical condition such as stroke, diabetes, or mastectomy. The inability of moving the shoulder into its full range of motion because of pain results to stiffness of the tissues around the joint. Later on, shoulder movement become more difficult and painful.
Symptoms:
This shoulder condition usually develops gradually, becomes worst over time and then slowly resolve over the course of 1 year up to 3 …show more content…
Ultrasound and MRI provide better view of the soft tissues to rule out other problems.
Treatment
The aim of treatment for frozen shoulder is to alleviate pain and preserve the mobility and flexibility of the shoulder. Here are some of the recommended treatment approach of frozen shoulder.
Medications. Over the counter pain-relieving and antiinflammatory drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen to reduce pain and swelling.
Heat application followed by gentle stretching to increase range of motion.
Range of motion exercises, given by a physical therapist, to recover shoulder joint mobility.
Ice and corticosteroid injection will help reduce pain and swelling.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) provide pain relief by blocking pain fiber that carry pain impulses.
Joint Distention. A sterile water is injected into a joint to stretch the tissue so that movement is easier
Shoulder Manipulation under anesthesia. You will receive general anesthesia and the doctor perform manipulation to break adhesion.
Shoulder Arthroscopy. This procedure is rarely done. The doctor uses a lighted, tubular instrument inserted into a small incision around the joint to remove scar tissue and
Causes:
Frozen shoulder usually happen after a recent injury or after a medical procedure or from a medical condition such as stroke, diabetes, or mastectomy. The inability of moving the shoulder into its full range of motion because of pain results to stiffness of the tissues around the joint. Later on, shoulder movement become more difficult and painful.
Symptoms:
This shoulder condition usually develops gradually, becomes worst over time and then slowly resolve over the course of 1 year up to 3 …show more content…
Ultrasound and MRI provide better view of the soft tissues to rule out other problems.
Treatment
The aim of treatment for frozen shoulder is to alleviate pain and preserve the mobility and flexibility of the shoulder. Here are some of the recommended treatment approach of frozen shoulder.
Medications. Over the counter pain-relieving and antiinflammatory drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen to reduce pain and swelling.
Heat application followed by gentle stretching to increase range of motion.
Range of motion exercises, given by a physical therapist, to recover shoulder joint mobility.
Ice and corticosteroid injection will help reduce pain and swelling.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) provide pain relief by blocking pain fiber that carry pain impulses.
Joint Distention. A sterile water is injected into a joint to stretch the tissue so that movement is easier
Shoulder Manipulation under anesthesia. You will receive general anesthesia and the doctor perform manipulation to break adhesion.
Shoulder Arthroscopy. This procedure is rarely done. The doctor uses a lighted, tubular instrument inserted into a small incision around the joint to remove scar tissue and