Synonym: adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder
Frozen shoulder is one of the most common causes of intrinsic shoulder pain. It is a glenohumeral disorder and can occur in one shoulder or both shoulders simultaneously. Thickening and contraction of the glenohumeral joint capsule and formation of adhesions cause pain and loss of movement.1
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/frozen-shoulder-pro