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Frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder

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A disorder of the shoulder that causes pain, stiffness, and a loss of motion.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Shoulder injuries and disorders • Joint diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common
Toddler
3-5
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Shoulder

Symptoms

Shoulder pain
Trouble sleeping
Shoulder stiffness
Painful swollen joints
Joint pain, made worse by reaching overhead
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Frozen shoulder
NSAIDs
Antiinflammatory
Steroid shot

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Frozen shoulder

Surgery

Shoulder arthroscopy

Other treatments

Physical therapy

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