What Is a Frozen Shoulder?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Patient History
Some of the important points to elicit from the patient would include the onset of symptoms, history of surgery, possible injury or trauma, duration of symptoms, and existing medical conditions (such as diabetes, thyroid disease, stroke). Those with a history of cervical (neck) pain should be evaluated for cervical disc disease or cervical spondylosis.
Patients often present with the main complaint of a stiff and painful shoulder. Due to the pain and stiffness, there is also loss of range of motion. Patients with frozen shoulder tend to have constant pain that is worse at night or in cold weather. Movements of the shoulder such as bumps can also lead to cramping and pain.
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