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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is shoulder periarthritis?
Also known as "frozen shoulder". This condition is caused by inflammation of the ligaments and tendons (cartilage) around the shoulder joint. As the disease progresses, patients find it increasingly difficult to move the shoulder joint. Risk factors include diabetes, advanced age, and injury to the joint.
Symptoms of shoulder periarthritis
Moving the arm / shoulder worsens the pain
Pain in the upper arms (from shoulder down to elbow)
Pain when exerting physically e.g. climbing the stairs
Pain changes with posture
Shoulder pain
Joint pain
Shoulder pain worsens on changing clothes
Shoulder ache worse on raising arms
Questions your doctor may ask to check for shoulder periarthritis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose shoulder periarthritis
Does your pain worsen when you move arms or shoulders?
Do you have pain in the upper arms (from shoulder to elbow)?
Does your pain improve with rest but worsen with movement such as standing up, walking or using stairs ?
Do you feel that the pain gets worse or better when changing position or posture?
Do you have shoulder pain?
Treatment for shoulder periarthritis
Frozen shoulder usually takes 6-18 months for full recovery. Painkillers are useful, and gentle stretching and physiotherapy can help maintain shoulder flexibility and strength. Good control of blood sugar levels can help too, if the condition is caused by diabetes.
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References
Yi S, Zhou J. Retrospective study of therapeutic effect of Tongbi paste vs Fufangzhuifeng paste for shoulder periarthritis. J Pak Med Assoc. 2022 Jan;72(1):53-56. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.20-335. PMID: 35099438.
https://ojs.jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/335
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