Frozen Shoulder Flashcards by Liam Lennox

Q

Also called

A

Adhesive capsulitis

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AETIOLOGY

Key risk factor

A

Diabetes key risk factor

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AETIOLOGY

Pathophysiology

A

Inflammation and fibrosis in glenohumeral joint leads to adhesions (scar tissue)
Binds capsule and causes it to tighten around joint, restricting movement

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CLINICAL FEATURES

Presentation

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Typical course with 3 phases
- Painful phase - shoulder pain first symptom and may be worse at night
- Stiff phase - shoulder stiffness develops and affacts both active and passive movement
- Thawing phase - gradual imrovement in stiffness and a return to normal

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What movement is most affected in the stiff phase

A

External rotation

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