Frozen Shoulder
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The bones, ligaments and tendons that make up your shoulder joint are encased in a capsule of connective tissue. Frozen shoulder occurs when this capsule thickens and tightens around the shoulder joint, restricting its movement. Doctors aren't sure why this happens to some people, although it's more likely to occur in people who have diabetes or those who recently had to immobilize their shoulder for a long period, such as after surgery or an arm fracture.
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This video explains frozen shoulder, which occurs when the capsule of connective tissue around the shoulder joint thickens and tightens, restricting movement. It describes the shoulder joint bones, ligaments and tendons encased in that capsule, and notes doctors are not sure why it happens, with diabetes and recent shoulder immobilization after surgery or an arm fracture described as making it more likely.
Key points
- Defines frozen shoulder as thickening and tightening of the capsule around the shoulder joint
- Describes the capsule of connective tissue encasing the joint bones, ligaments and tendons
- Notes the cause is not known as described
- Notes diabetes and recent immobilization of the shoulder as factors described
Video Overview
This video presents “Frozen Shoulder” — The bones, ligaments and tendons that make up your shoulder joint are encased in a capsule of connective tissue. Frozen shoulder occurs when this capsule thickens and tightens around the shoulder joint, restricting its movement. Doctors. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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