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Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
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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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Adhesive Capsulitis?
Also known as "frozen shoulder". This condition is caused by inflammation of the ligaments and capsule around the shoulder joint. As the disease progresses, patients find it increasingly difficult to move the shoulder joint. Risk factors include diabetes, thyroid conditions, age, and injury to the joint.
Typical Symptoms of Adhesive Capsulitis
- 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
- Arm pain
- Joint pain that is worse when moving the joint on your own, than if was moved with help
- Pain changes with posture
- Shoulder pain
- Joint pain
Diagnostic Questions for Adhesive Capsulitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Does moving your arms or shoulders make your pain worse?
- Do your upper arms hurt?
- Does pain improve with rest but worsen with movement?
- Are your arms painful?
- Do your joints hurt more when moved without assistance?
Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis
Frozen shoulder can takes 6-18 months for full recovery. Anti inflammatory medications and gentle stretching and physiotherapy can help maintain shoulder flexibility and strength during this time. When severe, interventions such as corticosteroid medications, injections or surgical interventions may be necessary to relax or release the thickened and inflamed capsule of the shoulder
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References
Neviaser AS, Hannafin JA. Adhesive capsulitis: a review of current treatment. Am J Sports Med. 2010 Nov;38(11):2346-56. doi: 10.1177/0363546509348048. Epub 2010 Jan 28. PMID: 20110457.
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Reviewed By:
Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
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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