Adhesive Capsulitis Flashcards
1
Q
Common demographic
A
Middle-aged females
2
Q
What condition is associated with an increased risk of frozen shoulder?
A
diabetes mellitus
3
Q
Which shoulder movement is most affected by frozen shoulder?
A
external rotation
4
Q
Both active and passive movement is affected in adhesive capsulitis. TRUE/FALSE?
A
TRUE
5
Q
3 phases of adhesive capsulitis
A
- painful freezing phase
- adhesive phase
- recovery phase
6
Q
In what percentage of patients is adhesive capsulitis bilateral?
A
20%
7
Q
How long does an episode of adhesive capsulitis typically last?
A
between 6 months and 2 years
8
Q
Management of adhesive capsulitis
A
- NSAIDs
- physiotherapy
- oral/ intra-articular corticosteroids
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