Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder called adhesive capsulitis is a condition characterised by stiffness and shoulder pain.
The range of motion is very limited. The glenohumeral joint is surrounded by a very loose joint capsule separating the joint from the rotator cuff muscles. When the capsule becomes inflamed and stiff it leads to pain and to limit the range of motion. Predisposing factors to adhesive capsulitis are age , female gender, diabetes, thyroid diseases. Frozen shoulder can last for a couple of years.
Symptoms:
- limited external rotation,
- pain,
- limited range of motion.
The diagnosis is based on patient’s history , physical and ultrasound examinations.
Conservative Treatment:
- rehabilitation,
- anti-inflammatory drugs.
Interventions:
- High volume injection,
- Steroid block,
- Hialuronic acid injection,
Dr. Marcin Goczewski performs all mentioned above interventions under ultrasound guidance.
