MSRA: Shoulder Problems

Question 1

Give two risk factors for frozen shoulder

Answer 1

Increasing age
Diabetes
Hypothyroidism

Question 2

What is the presentation of frozen shoulder?

Answer 2

Painful shoulder - gradual onset
Stiffness
External rotation is typically impaired

Question 3

What are the management steps for frozen shoulder?

Answer 3

Analgesia
Physiotherapy
Consider steroid injection if no or slow progress with conservative measures

Question 4

What are the features of subacromial impingement?

Answer 4

Pain over the anterior shoulder
Painful arc of abduction 60-120