SHOULDER JOINT

Inflammation of the shoulder joint capsule with subsequent shoulder stiffness (Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis):

Chronic, inflammatory changes in the area of the shoulder joint capsule, which lead to a temporary bracing of the shoulder joint. The Frozen shoulder represents the adhesive form of the periarthropathy humeroscapularis (PHS).

Causes:

The exact development of the inflammatory changes has not yet been clarified. Histologically, the disease is characterized by a fibrosis of the peri-articular tissue as well as by perivascular infiltrates.

This may be caused by accidental triggers (falling on the shoulder joint) or by internal causes such as diabetes mellitus or metabolic disorders (thyroid function or metabolic function disorders).

Therapy:

Through mobilization under general anesthesia, including a minimally invasive arthroscopic operation of the shoulder, removal of mucous membrane inflammation, with partial separation of the joint capsule and broadening of the subacromial region is performed.