Shoulder Periarthritis Quiz
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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
Shoulder pain
Moving the arm / shoulder worsens the pain
Muscle pain
Joint pain
Difficulty moving the joint(s)
Joint pain that is worse when moving the joint on your own, than if was moved with help
Arm pain
Questions your doctor may ask to check for shoulder periarthritis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose shoulder periarthritis
Do you have shoulder pain?
Does your pain worsen when you move arms or shoulders?
Do you have any muscle pain?
Do you have any joint pain?
Are your joints stiff and difficult to move?
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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Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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