Frozen Shoulder: Diagnosis & Tests (Adhesive Capsulitis)

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Frozen Shoulder

Alternate Names : Adhesive Capsulitis

Frozen Shoulder | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

The diagnosis is usually based on a physical exam , which reveals limited shoulder motion that cannot be explained by an injury or disease. Tests of the shoulder joint may include:

joint x-ray, with or without the injection of contrast media

MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging

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Author: John A.K. Davies, MD
Reviewer: Pam Rosenthal, RN, BSN, CCM
Date Reviewed: 08/09/01

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