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Frozen Shoulder

Definition 

 

Idiopathic inflammatory condition

- characterised by progressive shoulder pain & stiffness

- due to contracture of capsuloligamentous structures

- spontaneously resolves 

 

Epidemiology

 

2% incidence

- 40 - 60 years

- Women 2:1

 

Sedentary workers

- Non-dominant limb

 

Bilateral in 10 - 40%

 

Aetiology