FreeMD® Adhesive Capsulitis: Definition

Adhesive Capsulitis

Definition

pain and inflammation

Definition

Common names:

Adhesive Capsulitis
Capsulitis of the Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder is Frozen
Shoulder Joint is Frozen
Shoulder Joint is Stiff
Shoulder Stiffness
Stiff Shoulder

A person with adhesive capsulitis has inflammation of the shoulder joint. The inflammation causes joint stiffness and decreased range of motion of the joint.

Related Topics:

Rotator cuff tear
Rotator cuff tendinitis
Shoulder A-C separation
Shoulder contusion
Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder fracture
Shoulder pain (unilateral)
Shoulder sprain
Shoulder tendinitis
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Last Updated: Dec 22, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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References:

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