Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, is a condition marked by shoulder pain and stiffness with gradual onset over weeks to months. It is a common shoulder ailment, causing pain at rest and especially with movement, along with a decrease in passive range of motion, and the shoulder often does not hurt when touched.
Facts
Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXIII: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Idiopathic / Multifactorial 1 Connections
Treated By
Source Hydrodilatation (Wikipedia)
Physical therapy is standard first-line treatment to restore range of motion in frozen shoulder.
Sources
1. Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder (Wikipedia)
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Orthopedics
Introduction
The exact cause in most cases is unknown.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
Named examples section
NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
View the Source Hydrodilatation (Wikipedia)
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Hydrodilatation or hydraulic arthrographic capsular distension or distension arthrography is a medical treatment for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.
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