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Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a painful and debilitating condition characterized by severe stiffness and restricted range of motion in the glenohumeral joint, caused by inflammation, fibrosis, and thickening of the shoulder joint capsule. It commonly affects individuals between 40 and 60 years old and has a higher prevalence among patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, or following shoulder trauma. In Akola, verified orthopedic doctors provide comprehensive staged treatment to relieve pain and restore arm mobility.

The condition classically evolves through three distinct stages: the freezing stage (progressive pain and stiffness lasting 2 to 9 months), the frozen stage (persistent stiffness with reduced acute pain lasting 4 to 12 months), and the thawing stage (gradual recovery of mobility over 12 to 24 months). Orthopedic specialists employ evidence-based conservative management—including ultrasound-guided hydrodilatation, intra-articular corticosteroid injections, and targeted shoulder physiotherapy—to shorten this timeline dramatically.

Initial orthopedic consultations on NectarPlus Health range from around ₹400. For refractory cases that do not respond to 6 to 9 months of conservative care, arthroscopic capsular release or manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) safely breaks adhesions and restores functional range of motion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What causes frozen shoulder and who is at higher risk in Akola?

Frozen shoulder occurs when connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, tight, and thickened. People with diabetes, thyroid conditions, cardiovascular disease, or those who have had shoulder immobilization following fracture or surgery are at significantly higher risk.

How is frozen shoulder distinguished from a rotator cuff tear?

In frozen shoulder, both active (patient-initiated) and passive (doctor-assisted) range of motion are equally restricted. In rotator cuff tears, passive motion is typically preserved while active motion is weak or painful.

What non-surgical treatments are most effective for frozen shoulder?

Effective non-surgical treatments include ultrasound-guided glenohumeral steroid injections, hydrodilatation (injecting sterile saline to stretch the tight capsule), anti-inflammatory medications, and supervised physical therapy.

What is ultrasound-guided shoulder hydrodilatation?

Hydrodilatation is an outpatient procedure where an orthopedic specialist injects local anesthetic, steroid, and sterile saline under real-time ultrasound guidance to gently expand and stretch the contracted shoulder capsule, offering prompt pain relief and rapid range gains.

When is surgery needed for frozen shoulder?

If severe pain and debilitating stiffness persist despite 6 to 9 months of dedicated conservative therapy, arthroscopic capsular release is performed through keyhole incisions to release the contracted capsule with high clinical success.

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