Frozen Shoulder

Kamal Mezian, Ryan Coffey, Ke-Vin Chang, Kamal Mezian, Ryan Coffey, Ke-Vin Chang

Excerpt

Adhesive capsulitis (AC), is also known as frozen shoulder an insidious painful condition of the shoulder persisting more than 3 months. This inflammatory condition that causes fibrosis of the glenohumeral joint capsule is accompanied by gradually progressive stiffness and significant restriction of range of motion (typically external rotation). However, the patients may develop symptoms suddenly and have a slow recovery phase. The recovery is satisfying in most of the cases, even though this may take up to 2 to 3 years.

Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Kamal Mezian declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Ryan Coffey declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Ke-Vin Chang declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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