CAUSES-

Your shoulder joint is encased in a capsule of connective tissue. The shoulder is made up of bones, ligaments and tendons. When you get a frozen shoulder, the capsule thickens and tightens around the joint, causing the movement restriction. People who have diabetes are more vulnerable. Also, people who have their shoulder immobilized for a long time due to surgery or fracture can get this condition.

RISK FACTORS

The factors that can increase the risk of frozen shoulder are as follows-

• Immobility or reduced mobility: People who have reduced movement or complete immobility are easily prone to frozen shoulders. It can be a result of-
• Broken arm
• Stroke
• Recovery after a surgery
• Rotator cuff injury
• Age and Sex: Frozen shoulder is seen in people above 40, especially in women.
• Systemic Diseases: Certain diseases can increase the chances of getting a frozen shoulder, including-
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Diabetes
• Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
• Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
• Tuberculosis
• Parkinson’s disease

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It is up to you whether you want to undergo treatment for frozen shoulders, but the pain and stiffness can last up to three years. There are various options available are:

MEDICATION
A pain and anti-inflammatory medication might be prescribed to you by your doctor to reduce the pain and joint inflammation. Asteroid injection on the shoulder might be helpful as well.

PHYSICAL THERAPY
The most commonly employed treatment for a frozen shoulder is physical therapy. It aims at stretching your shoulder and regaining the movement. It takes from several weeks to nine months. You’ll need to do some exercises at home as well. If you cannot see any change after six months of intense daily exercising, speak to your doctor regarding other options.

SURGERY
If physical therapy fails, surgery can be considered. From a surgical view, you can either manipulate the shoulder and make it undergo a full range of motion and break any adhesions if there while you are under a general anaesthetic. The other option is arthroscopic surgery. Arthroscopy will involve making a small incision on your shoulder and then using a camera (arthroscope) to view, remove or release the scar tissue. It will help regain the motion.

Surgery is mainly used and is effective if a frozen shoulder is a result of an injury and performed within a few weeks of the injury. Surgery is an outpatient process, and stitches will be removed in 10 days after the surgery. Physical therapy is needed after the surgery, and full range motion is retained within three months. Surgery might have some risks, so make the decision carefully. Some people experience pain and stiffness after it or are unable to sustain the physical therapy.

HOME CARE
The pain can decrease if you place an ice pack for 15 minutes several times a day. You can ask your doctor to suggest some exercises that you can do at home. If you have a physical therapist, they will instruct you on what exercises are needed, how long and when to push yourself harder. You can improve the condition without the surgery as well.

If you decide on surgery, the method you choose will impact the final frozen shoulder surgery cost in India. To undergo treatment, you may consult Dr Aditya Sai, who can provide you with the best quality treatment at an affordable price.