frozen shoulder
"Frozen shoulder" is a common name for adhesive capsulitis, a condition affecting the shoulder joint with significant pain and stiffness.
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Definition
C1General Medicine
(clinical)A condition causing pain and limited movement in the shoulder joint due to inflammation and thickening of the surrounding tissue.
Example
- She was diagnosed with a frozen shoulder after experiencing months of shoulder pain and stiffness.
- Physical therapy is often recommended to help treat a frozen shoulder.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "frozen shoulder":