Frozen shoulder
Also called: adhesive capsulitis of shoulder
A condition characterised by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
The condition occurs more commonly in people with diabetes and in people who've kept their arm immobilised for a long period of time.
Common: More than 1 million cases per year (India)
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Apollo Hospitals and others. Learn more
19 Aug 2022 · This painful condition usually begins gradually and makes the shoulder hard to move. Exercises can help restore range of motion.
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7 Nov 2023 · Frozen shoulder, sometimes called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that limits movement in shoulderjoint. You usually have pain and stiffness ...
Frozen Shoulder, often referred to as Adhesive capsulitis (AC), is characterized by initially painful and later progressively restricted active and passive ...
Adhesive capsulitis (AC), is also known as frozen shoulder an insidious painful condition of the shoulder persisting more than 3 months.