Review Note
Last Update: 03/19/2025 06:23 AM
Current Deck: Clinical Medicine I::Week 11 - MSK & Ortho
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treatment for frozen shoulder
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CONSERVATIVE and up to 2Y recovery!
• NSAIDs in acute phase Stage I where pain is predominant chief complaint)
• Moist heat
• Physical therapy – stretching transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) etc.
• Cortisone injections- any stage, approx. 16 weeks of pain and ROM relief, best used in conjunction with PT
• Prepare patient for long recovery (average 2 years)
• Surgery referral reserved for unsuccessful conservative treatment (defined as 4-6 months)
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