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Adhesive capsulitis aka frozen shoulder
idiopathic loss of BOTH active and passive motion (this is a significant reduction of at least 50%)
Motion is stiff and painful especially at the extremes
Occurs due to thickening and contracture of the shoulder capsule
Affects patients between the ages of 40 and 60
Diabetes is the most common risk factor
Imaging is normal and only helpful to rule out other entities such as osteophytes, loose bodies etc.
Treatment includes NSAIDs, moist heat and physical therapy.
Patients should expect a recovery period of 1-2 years!