Sports and Joint Injuries
Adhesive Capsulitis / Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, is an inflammatory and fibrotic condition of the shoulder joint capsule that causes intense pain and progressive limitation of movement. It is characterized by thickening and retraction of the glenohumeral capsule, resulting in severe joint stiffness and significant functional loss.
It can occur spontaneously or be associated with trauma, surgery, prolonged immobilization, metabolic diseases, or systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, or autoimmune diseases. Its progression is usually gradual and can last for months or even years without appropriate treatment.
Most frequent symptoms
Adhesive capsulitis usually evolves in different clinical phases, starting with inflammatory pain and progressing to marked joint stiffness.
The most common symptoms include:
- Deep and persistent pain in the shoulder
- Nighttime pain and sleep disturbance
- Progressive joint stiffness
- Significant limitation of active and passive mobility
- Difficulty raising the arm or performing rotational movements
- Limitation in dressing, combing hair, or reaching for objects
- Significant functional loss of the shoulder
- Pain radiating to the arm or proximal cervical region
In advanced stages, functional restriction can significantly affect the patient’s work activity and quality of life.
Specialized diagnosis
The diagnosis requires a detailed clinical assessment along with imaging tests aimed at ruling out other shoulder pathologies and assessing the degree of capsular involvement.
Specialized treatment of adhesive capsulitis
At VERTEBRA Clinic we carry out a comprehensive and personalized approach aimed at reducing pain, restoring mobility and improving joint function through advanced and minimally invasive treatments.
Therapeutic options may include:
- Medical and anti-inflammatory treatment
- Rehabilitation and specialized physiotherapy
- Mobility and functional recovery programs
- Precision infiltrative treatments
- Biological Therapies and Regenerative Medicine
- Radiofrequency treatment for chronic shoulder pain
- Minimally invasive interventional techniques
Early treatment can promote a faster functional recovery and decrease the risk of persistent stiffness or chronicity.
At VERTEBRA SpinePain & Regenerative SURGERY CENTERS we have advanced experience of more than four decades in the diagnosis and interventional treatment of painful and degenerative shoulder pathologies, using high-precision ultrasound-guided techniques and personalized therapeutic protocols adapted to each patient.
Our goal is to offer effective, safe, and minimally invasive treatments that relieve pain, restore mobility, and recover shoulder functionality, facilitating a return to daily activities and improving quality of life.
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