Frozen Shoulder Flashcards
1
Q
Frozen shoulder
A
inflammation of the Glenn-humeral capsule
2
Q
risk
A
more prone in patients with diabetes
3
Q
signs
A
stiff should
pain
worse at night
limited movement on active and passive examination
4
Q
investigation
A
examination
5
Q
what would be seen on x-ray
A
would be normal
6
Q
management
A
rest
NSAIDs
physio
surgery if taking a long time to recover
7
Q
what are the phases of frozen shoulder
A
inflammation
stiffness
recovery
8
Q
how long does it typically last
A
6 months to 2 years
