Frozen Shoulder
Alternate Names : Adhesive Capsulitis
DefinitionFrozen shoulder is the common term for adhesive capsulitis, an inflammatory condition that restricts motion in the shoulder.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
The capsule of a shoulder joint includes the ligaments that attach the shoulder bones to each other. When inflammation occurs within the capsule, there is less ability for the shoulder bones to freely move within the joint.
Diabetes, shoulder trauma (including surgery), a history of open heart surgery, hyperthyroidism, and a history of cervical disk disease are all associated with an increased risk for this problem.
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