Adhesive Capsulitis
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Adhesive Capsulitis Underlying Cause
Underlying causes of adhesive capsulitis include:
Diabetes
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral vascular disease
Prolonged shoulder immobilization
Rotator cuff tear
Rotator cuff tendinitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Shoulder AC separation
Shoulder bursitis
Shoulder dislocation
Shoulder fracture
Shoulder tendinitis
Shoulder sprain
Shoulder strain
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Adhesive Capsulitis Anatomy
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: Feb 22, 2008
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Adhesive Capsulitis References:
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