Shoulder · Greenwood Village, CO
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) Treatment
Inflammation and thickening of the joint capsule causing pain and progressive stiffness.
Overview
What Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) Actually Is
Frozen shoulder moves through painful, stiff, and thawing phases and can take well over a year on its own. Treatment is phase-dependent: calming the capsule early changes the trajectory, while later the priority shifts to restoring range. Hydrodilatation and guided intra-articular injection are the most useful tools.
Also called: adhesive capsulitis
Symptoms patients describe
- Progressive loss of motion in every direction
- Severe night pain in the early phase
- Difficulty with dressing, seatbelts, and hair
- Motion that does not improve even when someone else moves the arm
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Joint Injections
Targeted relief for joint pain using advanced imaging guidance for precise placement.
Learn more →Regenerative Orthopedics
Orthobiologic options for tendon, ligament, and cartilage problems without surgery.
Learn more →Service Areas
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) — Questions Patients Ask
Does it resolve on its own?
Often eventually, but frequently over 18 to 30 months with incomplete recovery. Early intervention shortens that considerably.
Request a Consultation for Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
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1-983-210-8167