Q: Which doctor should I consult for a frozen shoulder?
A: An orthopedic doctor should be consulted for a frozen shoulder. Alternatively, a neuromusculoskeletal doctor or a doctor specializing in arthritis and joint pain will also provide expert medical support.
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Q: What is the main cause of frozen shoulder?
A: One of the most common causes of frozen shoulder is not moving a shoulder while recovering from a shoulder injury, broken arm or stroke.
Q: What is menopausal frozen shoulder?
A: Dramatic changes in hormones increase the risk for a frozen shoulder. It has been found that women undergoing menopause are at an increased risk for a frozen shoulder.
Q: How can a frozen shoulder affect the quality of life of a the patient?
A: The common problems faced are:
- An inability to reach overhead
- Difficulty in sleeping through the night due to pain
- Pain caused while sleeping on one side (the affected side)
- Inability to reach your back Inability to reach for seat belts
Q: What is the best treatment for frozen shoulder?
A: Treatment for frozen shoulder
- Pain relief
- Physiotherapy
- Arthroscopic Capsular Release Surgery
