Adhesive Capsulitis Flashcards
1
Q
Who is adhesive capsulitis (Frozen shoulder) most common in?
A
Middle aged women
2
Q
What is adhesive capsulitis associated with?
A
Diabetes mellitus
20% of diabetics may have an episode of frozen shoulder
3
Q
What is most commonly affected internal rotation, exeternal rotation or abduction?
A
External Rotation
4
Q
How long does an episode usually last for?
A
6 months to 2 years
5
Q
What % of patients will have bilateral adhesive capsulitis?
A
20%
6
Q
Describe the 3 phases of adhesive capsulitis?
A
Patients typically have a painful freezing phase, an adhesive phase and a recovery phase
7
Q
What is the management for adhesive capsulitis?
A
- No single intervention has been shown to improve outcome in the long-term
- Treatment options include NSAIDs, physiotherapy, oral corticosteroids and intra-articular corticosteroids
