Shoulder
Frozen
Shoulder
(Adhesive Capsulitis)
Frozen shoulder is the common name of
adhesive capsulitis, an inflammatory condition that restricts
motion in the shoulder. The tissues around the joint stiffen,
adhesions (internal scar tissue) form, and shoulder movements
become difficult and painful. The condition sometimes occurs
because of lack of use due to pain caused by injury, but can
also arise with no obvious cause. Those associated with an
increased risk for this condition include those with diabetes,
shoulder trauma (including surgery), hyperthyroidism, and
a history of open heart disease or cervical disk disease.
Symptoms:
- Stiffness
- Pain
- Limited Motion
The shoulders are the most mobile joints in the body, but
unfortunately this makes them prone to injury. A shoulder
separation is the partial or complete separation of the clavicle
(collarbone) and the acromion process (the top of the shoulder
blade at the end) which meet at what is called the acromioclavicular
joint (AC joint). The most common cause of a separated shoulder
is a fall or blow to the shoulder. The impact may stretch
or tear the ligaments that stabilize the AC joint. This separates
the bones in the shoulder, creating a bump at the top of the
shoulder.
Symptoms:
- Intense shoulder pain
- Tenderness of the shoulder and collarbone
- Shoulder or arm weakness
- Shoulder bruising or swelling
- Limited shoulder movement
- A bump at the top of the shoulder
