WHEN MIGHT IT HELP?
When is this considered?
- A clinical picture consistent with adhesive capsulitis
- Pain or stiffness limiting daily activity
- Symptoms where a guided injection or hydrodilatation may be reasonable
Assessment comes first
We assess shoulder movement, relevant medical history, prior treatment and whether another shoulder problem is responsible for symptoms.
What might treatment involve?
Options may include an image-guided intra-articular injection or hydrodilatation in selected patients. A rehabilitation plan is usually discussed alongside intervention.
What else could help?
Education, analgesia, supervised exercises, physiotherapy and orthopaedic consultation where indicated.
Risks and limitations
Temporary pain, bruising, infection, reaction to injected medicines and incomplete improvement are possible.
Questions patients ask
Is hydrodilatation necessary for every frozen shoulder?
No. Many patients improve with non-procedural care, and suitability varies.
Will one injection restore full movement?
Not necessarily. Recovery varies, and rehabilitation may still be required.
Treatment arrangements: Selected image-guided shoulder procedures can be performed at JONNA CLINIC.
This page provides general information, not a diagnosis or a recommendation to undergo a procedure. Urgent or worsening symptoms should be assessed promptly by an appropriate medical service.
