If you are experiencing persistent shoulder pain or difficulty moving your arm, an orthopedic assessment can help determine whether frozen shoulder is the cause.
Dr. Sonawane Orthocare Clinic, Pune provides orthopedic consultation and management for frozen shoulder and other bone, joint, muscle, ligament, and sports-related conditions.
A personalized treatment plan may include pain management, physiotherapy, exercises, activity modification, injections when appropriate, and further treatment when clinically required. The objective is to help patients regain shoulder mobility and return to their regular activities safely.
Frozen Shoulder Treatment
Treatment aims to reduce pain, improve shoulder mobility, and restore normal function. The appropriate approach depends on the severity and duration of symptoms.
1. Pain Management
Appropriate pain-relieving medication may be recommended by a doctor to help control discomfort and allow the patient to participate in rehabilitation.
2. Physiotherapy and Stretching
Physiotherapy is an important part of frozen shoulder treatment. Carefully selected stretching and mobility exercises can gradually improve shoulder movement.
Exercises should be performed according to the individual's condition. Aggressive or inappropriate exercises may increase pain, so professional guidance can be beneficial.
3. Activity Modification
Patients may need to modify activities that significantly aggravate shoulder pain while continuing appropriate movement to avoid unnecessary stiffness.
4. Injections
In selected patients, an orthopedic specialist may consider an injection to help control pain and inflammation and facilitate rehabilitation. The suitability of an injection depends on the individual diagnosis and clinical situation.
5. Advanced Treatment Options
When significant stiffness persists despite appropriate conservative treatment, additional procedures may be considered in selected cases. The orthopedic specialist can discuss the available options based on the patient's symptoms and response to treatment.
Surgery is not required for every person with frozen shoulder. It is generally considered only in selected cases when significant symptoms persist despite appropriate non-surgical management.
Dr. Atul Sonawane
Consultant Orthopeadic, Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy surgeon,
Dr. Sonawane Orthocare Clinic,
HBC building, 302, Hirabaug chowk, Tilak road, Shukrawar peth, Swargate, Pune
www.sonawaneorthocare.com
