What Is a Frozen Shoulder?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Treatment Approach and Medications
In patients with frozen shoulder syndrome, the aims of treatment are to relieve pain and restore function and movement to the shoulder. Since it is self-limiting, the prognosis tends to be similar regardless of the treatment used. The first line of treatment for frozen shoulder would be home exercise and physiotherapy.
These treatments can be combined with glenohumeral joint corticosteroid injection and anti-inflammatory medications. Since more than 90% of patients respond to conservative treatment options, most are treated nonoperatively. Surgery has not been found to improve outcomes. Some of the medications that can be helpful include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, oral glucocorticoids, and corticosteroid injections.
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