Glossary

Frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder

Frozen Shoulder·Also: Schultersteife, adhäsive Kapsulitis

Frozen shoulder is a painful stiffening of the shoulder joint with markedly restricted mobility. It typically progresses in phases over several months and often resolves on its own.

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