Dr. Jiwu Chen

Dr. Jiwu Chen
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Shoulder treatment

Can frozen shoulder be treated with a joint injection or hydrodilatation?

Author: Dr. Jiwu Chen

Doctor’s answer

Yes, in selected stages. A corticosteroid injection into the joint can reduce early inflammatory pain, and capsular hydrodilatation may help when stiffness is marked. Gradual mobility exercises remain important, and forceful stretching should be avoided.

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