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Health Encyclopedia: Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis
Symptoms
The main symptoms are pain and stiffness.
In those with idiopathic frozen shoulder (frozen shoulder without an identifiable cause), pain is usually the first symptom. The patient usually does not want to move the arm. The lack of movement leads to stiffness, which is the second phase of the disease. The third phase, thawing, is when the motion and function of the shoulder slowly returns.
Signs and tests
The diagnosis...
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Expert & Community Posts
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Health Guide
Frozen shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis Prevention The best way to prevent frozen shoulder is to contact your health care provider if you develop shoulder pain that limits your... Read more »Frozen shoulder
Frozen shoulder is the common term for adhesive capsulitis, an inflammatory condition that restricts motion in the shoulder. Alternative Names Adhesive capsulitis ... Read more »Shoulder pain
...protects the joint and helps make movement more fluid. Fractures of the shoulder bones. Frozen shoulder syndrome occurs when you don't move your shoulder because of pain or injury. The... Read more »Shoulder pain
... If you are recovering from tendinitis, continue to perform range-of-motion exercises to avoid "frozen shoulder." In sports-related activities, learn proper technique to prevent painful and... Read more »Breast Reconstruction FAQs: What Could Prevent Successful Results After Surgery?
...which might include minor loss of range of motion; a more serious and painful condition, called “frozen shoulder;” or lymphedema. Good luck as you embark on this journey. Hopefully you’ll be... Read more »Images
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