Frozen shoulder is characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulders. This can seriously prevent the daily functioning, as it breaks a lot of movements, such as reaching overhead, to grab something from the shelf, put on clothes, comb and so on.
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Dr. Roman Kant Agarwal, Deputy Chairman of the Orthopedics in the medal, GURUGRAM, told HT Lifestyle about the risk factors of the frozen shoulder, explaining that many previous conditions create a tendency to the disease.
But before you plunge into different risk factors, it is important to understand what the frozen shoulder and how it affects the body. D -R -Agarwal said: “Frozen shoulder, medical known as sticky capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulders. This significantly limits the range of motion, making everyday tasks difficult. To the fabric scars and the volume of crushed shape.
The shoulder joint, in particular, will be affected by the frozen shoulders. More about the “freezing process” of this joint, it added: “The shoulder joint is a ball and sockets laid by a capsule of strong connective tissue. In the frozen shoulder, this capsule becomes inflamed, thickened and tightened, often developing a decrease (scarring).
Who has a higher risk of getting a frozen shoulder?
Dr. Agarwal noted that the frozen shoulder could happen to anyone, but the chances of people between the ages of 40 and 60. He further warned that it affected women more than men.
It listed the health conditions that increase the risk:
- Diabetes: Persons with diabetes are much more risk, up to 20% of patients with diabetes experience frozen shoulders.
- Thyroid disorders: Both hyperactive (hyperthyroidism) and inactive (hypothyroidism) thyroid gland can increase susceptibility.
- Cardiosvascular Diseases: Some studies suggest a connection between hearts and frozen shoulders.
- Parkinson’s disease: This neurological disorder can also be a risk factor.
- Stroke: Patients healing after a stroke, especially when it affects the arm, can develop frozen shoulders with real estate.
In addition to these health conditions, real estate also plays a role in the development of frozen shoulder. Therefore, when the shoulder remains stationary after surgery or injury, the risk of developing this painful rigidity increases.
The doctor shared: “If the shoulder for a long period is fixed from the trauma, surgery (such as mastectomy or rotary cuff), or even a broken hand, the risk of frozen shoulder increases.
Three stages of frozen shoulder
The frozen shoulder has terms, so it does not happen overnight. It gradually develops at three different stages. D -R Agarwal listed these stages:
- Freezing Stage: This initial phase is marked by an increase in pain and a gradual loss of the shoulder movement. Pain often worsens at night. This stage can last from 6 weeks to 9 months.
- Frozen Scene: The pain can start to decrease during this phase, but the rigidity remains serious. Moving the shoulder becomes very complicated, and the range of motion is significantly limited. This stage can be stored for 4 – 12 months.
- Stage of thawing: During this phase of recovery phase, the shoulder motion range is slowly being improved. This process can be gradual and can take from 6 months to 2 years, and even longer, for complete or almost complete recovery.
Diagnosis and treatment
For the diagnosis of D -R Agarvali shared that the physical examination is done to check the range of the shoulder movement and to exclude other possible problems. He also added: “Visualization tests such as X -rays or MRI can be used to exclude other problems such as arthritis or rotary cuffs.”
Further, with regard to treatment, he found that treatment is mainly aimed at reducing pain and helping again shoulder. These include painkillers, anti -inflammatory drugs and physiotherapy.
In addition, treatment also includes physiotherapy, soft exercises to stretch your shoulder and improve flexibility. D -Rotal noted that in constant cases, surgery was done to weaken a dense shoulder.
Note for readers: This article is intended only for information purposes rather than to replace professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a doctor with any medical issues.
