Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis, likely)

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Your shoulder joint is composed of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula ( shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Your shoulders are the most movable joints in your body. They can also be unstable because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the shoulder socket that holds it. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

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What it is

Your shoulder joint is composed of three bones: the clavicle (collarbone), the scapula ( shoulder blade), and the humerus (upper arm bone). Your shoulders are the most movable joints in your body. They can also be unstable because the ball of the upper arm is larger than the shoulder socket that holds it.

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Symptoms

Findings that point to it: frozen shoulder.

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When to seek care

See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.

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Diagnosis

Tests used to confirm: physiotherapy; steroid injection if painful.

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Care & treatment

Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.

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Clinical guideline

BESS 2015 frozen shoulder guidance

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