Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): Causes, Symptoms, Stages, Diagnosis, Treatment

The video tutorial covers frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, detailing its types, causes, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment. It explains the difference between primary and secondary adhesive capsulitis, highlights risk factors like diabetes and immobilization, and describes the inflammation and fibrosis process. The clinical phases—freezing, frozen, and thawing—are outlined, along with diagnostic criteria. Treatment strategies include pain management, physiotherapy, and surgical options, emphasizing the condition's self-limiting nature.

What is another name for frozen shoulder syndrome?

• Bursitis

• Rotator cuff tear

• Tendinitis

• Adhesive capsulitis

Which age group is most commonly affected by frozen shoulder syndrome?

• 20 to 30 years

• 30 to 40 years

• 40 to 60 years

• 60 to 80 years

Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary adhesive capsulitis?

• Common cold

• Hyperthyroidism

• Diabetes

• Parkinson's disease

What happens to the shoulder capsule during the pathophysiology of adhesive capsulitis?

• It shrinks and disappears

• It becomes inflamed and thickens

• It tears completely

• It becomes more flexible

During which phase of adhesive capsulitis does pain typically improve?

• Frozen phase

• Thawing phase

• Freezing phase

• Initial phase

What is the primary method for diagnosing adhesive capsulitis?

• Ultrasound

• MRI scan

• Clinical diagnosis

• Blood test

Which treatment is NOT typically used during the freezing phase of adhesive capsulitis?

• Physiotherapy

• Pain management with NSAIDs

• Corticosteroid injections

• Surgery