DEAR DR. GOTT:
I am seeking relief from the pain of adhesive capsulitis. I’ve been suffering for almost a year. I’ve had X-rays, two MRIs, cortisone shots, distension arthrogram, 11 months of physical therapy, manipulation under anesthesia, and shoulder arthroscopy that removed a small bone spur.
DEAR READER:
Adhesive capsulitis is commonly known as a “frozen shoulder”. The shoulder itself is a ball and socket joint, held intact with tough connective tissue. Frozen shoulder occurs when the shoulder capsule becomes inflamed and stiff and the shoulder bones are unable to move freely within the joint. In turn, this results in limited range of motion and pain, making even simple tasks next to impossible. [Read more...]