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Treatment For Adhesive Capsulitis
Health Encyclopedia: 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 range of motion for an extended period of time. This will allow early treatment and help avoid stiffness, if possible.
Patients with diabetes should keep tight control of their blood glucose levels.
References
Sheridan MA, Hannafin JA. Upper extremity: emphasis on frozen shoulder. Orthop Cli...
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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 »Frozen shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis Treatment Treatment involves non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), steroid injections, and physical therapy. It can take as... Read more »Frozen shoulder
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