Frozen Shoulder, shalya Tantra
The exact cause is not clearly undrstood. Many causes have been put forward viz. , bicipital tinosinovitis, injury or overuse causing degeneration of tendon of supraspinatus or low grade chronic inflamation , leading to adhesions and formation of fibrous tissue etc. Clinical Features- History of trauma which many times maybe minor. pain around shoulder joint. Pain is felt above the greater tuberosity, whichh then radiates along the outer tuberosity, which then radiates along the outerside of arm and forearm. gradualy pain becomes severe, especially during nights. Gradually, as the pain reduces stiffness increases. Gradually, the stiffness reduces, to restore the normal range of movement. Management- Infra-red heat thearpy. Anti inflamatory analgesics. Active and regular exercise. Injection of local anesthesia and hydrocortisone.