Frozen shoulder

2020-11-07 06:28:10
My Father 62 years is diabetic. He is having pain in his left shoulder blade for the last more than 1 month. Recently he was diagnosed with Frozen shoulder and was advised Etoshine MR tablets. The conditions hasn't improved much. What should be the next course of action.
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Control diabetes Do regular physiotherapy May need INTRAARTICULAR INJ IF OTHER CAUSES OF SHOULDER PAIN EXCLUDED If not improved,then can consult orthopaedic or Rheumatologist
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see a Rheumatologist

Answered2020-11-15 09:16:27

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Get a intrarticular injection done up for him. That will not only provide pain relief and but also slow down progress of inflammatory process. Followed by aggressive exercise.
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Consult online.
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Diabetic control is must, both for injection and managing frozen shoulder. Taking painkillers won't work here.

Answered2020-11-07 11:12:15

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Medicine will only decrease pain. He needs to start physiotherapy exercise aggressively.

Answered2020-11-07 08:23:09

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You need to consult a Orthopaedic doctor and get his shoulder examined...and take further advice.

Answered2020-11-07 08:09:17

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