Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder:
Presents as progressive painful restriction in range of movement of the glenohumeral (GH) joint
Course usually involves diminishment of pain, b...
Identify possible risk factors.
Progressive and worsening stiffness of the GH joint
Majority will have diffuse shoulder pain, especially at the beginning of the disease.
On the late phas...
In most cases, self-limited
Physical therapy with exercises within the limits of pain
Manage patient expectations; resolution often takes 18 months of medication and rehabilitation.
Treat any u...
After establishing a diagnosis, assess the need for pain control and start the patient on NSAIDs, in combination with a gentle exercise program with guidance with...
M75.00 Adhesive capsulitis of unspecified shoulder
M75.01 Adhesive capsulitis of right shoulder
M75.02 Adhesive capsulitis of left shoulder
399114005 adhesive capsulitis of shoulder (dis...
Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is generally a self-limiting global restriction in ROM of the shoulder joint. Up to 15% will have disability long-term.
Natural course consists of...
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