Constant severe limitation of the range of motion
of the shoulder due to scarring around the shoulder joint. Adhesive capsulitis is
an unwanted consequence of rotator cuff disease -- damage to the rotator cuff, the
set of four tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and help move the shoulder
in diverse directions. Diabetes is also a risk factor for adhesive capsulitis.
The affected joint is characteristically painful and tender to palpation. Physical
therapy and corticosteroid injections (a "cortisone shot" into the joint) are often
helpful. Surgery is reserved for more advanced cases.
Also called a "frozen shoulder" because of loss of the ability to move the shoulder
in all directions.
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