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What is frozen shoulder?

Frozen shoulder is a shoulder condition that can cause pain and stiffness, making it harder to lift, reach, dress, sleep, or move the arm normally.
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What is frozen shoulder?

Frozen shoulder is a shoulder condition that can cause pain and stiffness, making it harder to lift, reach, dress, sleep, or move the arm normally.

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Condition listing

IOI treats frozen shoulder.

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Evaluation

A shoulder specialist can help distinguish frozen shoulder from arthritis, rotator cuff problems, fracture, instability, or other causes of limited motion.

Your surgeon or care team can confirm what applies to your situation.

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