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Frozen Shoulder Treatment in Kenya

Improve your Range of Motion

Frozen shoulder, often referred to as adhesive capsulitis,  is an inflammation of the shoulder capsule (the band of connective tissue that encases the shoulder joint).

While it may progress quite slowly, the condition eventually results in pain, a greatly restricted range of motion and an overwhelming sense of stiffness in the affected shoulder.

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Frozen shoulder

When symptoms of frozen shoulder interfere with your ability to perform everyday tasks, our specialists can evaluate, diagnose, and treat the condition to help improve your quality of life.

Our shoulder specialists in Kenya work with physical therapists in Kenya at Nairobi Spine and Orthopaedic Centre to help reduce pain and improve range of motion.

Signs and Symptoms of Frozen Shoulder

Symptoms of frozen shoulder tend to develop gradually. The most common include:

  • Moderate to severe pain and inflammation

  • Worsening pain when you move your arm

  • Persistent stiffness in the affected shoulder

  • A significantly limited range of motion

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Causes of Frozen Shoulder

There is no clear connection to arm dominance or occupation. However, a few factors may put you more at risk for developing a frozen shoulder.

Diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Parkinson’s disease, and cardiac disease, and past surgeries involving the shoulder or the chest all seem to increase the likelihood of developing frozen shoulder, along with any condition that might prompt the patient to immobilize the joint.

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Stages of a Frozen Shoulder

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Frozen shoulder manifests itself in the following ways:

  • The first, the “freezing” phase, is defined by increasingly severe pain in the shoulder. It can last for as little as several weeks or as long as nine months.
  • The second, the “frozen” phase, is defined by a gradually subsiding pain and stiffness. It can last from four to nine months.
  • The final, the “thawing” phase, is defined by continued abatement of pain and slow improvement in the shoulder’s range of motion. This phase varies greatly, from as few as five up to 26 months.

Diagnosis of Frozen Shoulder

To diagnose frozen shoulder, your orthopaedic surgeon in Kenya at Nairobi Spine and Orthopaedic Centre asks about your symptoms and determines if you have any health conditions that may put you at risk.

He or she also performs the following tests.

  • Physical examination: Your doctor evaluates range of motion as you move your arm and shoulder and then as he or she moves your arm for you.

  • X-ray: Sometimes, an X-ray is used to rule out other conditions that can affect the shoulder, such as bursitis.

  • Ultrasound: Your doctor may use ultrasound to look for tears in the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons that connect the humerus to the shoulder blade.

  • MRI Scans: It can detect rotator cuff tears and determine if a tear is partial or complete.

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Enjoy a quick recovery

Frozen Shoulder Treatment

Get the relief you need for your shoulder joint

Removal of loose bodies, Frozen shoulder, Dislocated elbow, Osteoarthritis of the elbow

Frozen shoulder generally gets better over time, although it may take up to 3 years. However, the focus of treatment is to control pain and restore motion and strength through physical therapy

Non-surgical Treatment

  • Cortisone injections directly into your shoulder to dramatically reduce the inflammation.
  • Anti-inflammatory and non-steroidal medications such as ibuprofen and aspirin also reduce swelling to give your should a chance to heal.
  • Physical therapy involves stretching exercises aimed at improving range of motion for the shoulder. Sometimes heat is used to help loosen the shoulder up before stretching.

Surgical Treatment

Surgery for frozen shoulder is typically offered during “Stage 2: Frozen.” The goal of surgery is to stretch and release the stiffened joint capsule. The most common methods include manipulation and shoulder arthroscopy.

Manipulation. During this procedure, you are put to sleep. Your doctor will force your shoulder to move which causes the capsule and scar tissue to stretch or tear. As such, the procedure  releases the tightening and increases range of motion.

Shoulder arthroscopy. In this procedure, your doctor will cut through tight portions of the joint capsule. This is done using pencil-sized instruments inserted through small incisions around your shoulder. As a minimally invasive procedure, the operation results in fewer complications and a shortened recovery time. Consequently,  most patients able to resume normal activities within a week and many enjoying a complete recovery in as little as six weeks.

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