Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder (Frozen Shoulder) Produces Bone Loss in the Affected Humerus, but Long-Term Bony Recovery Is Good

Idiopathic adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: a review

“…Painful stiff shoulder for at least 4 weeks Severe shoulder pain that interfered with successful performance of activities of daily living or work activities Night pain Painful restriction of both active and passive elevation to less than 100°and 50% restriction of the external rotation (at the side) Normal radiological appearance No secondary causes Radiological examination of the shoulder is most commonly normal, except for some decrease in mineral bone density during the acute phase as described by Leppala et al [32] and for secondary adhesive capsulitis.…”

Association of osteopenia of the humeral head with full-thickness rotator cuff tears

“…7 Immobilization of the arm leads to a significant decrease in bone density of the humeral head. [3][4][5] Loss of bone density may be of great relevance in the epidemiology and treatment of fractures, but recent data suggest that reduced bone density may also compromise the results of rotator cuff repair, as it influences the holding power of suture anchors 6 and of transosseous suture repairs. 2 Various operative techniques have been developed for the treatment of rotator cuff tears.…”

Immobilization and Skeletal System of the Human Body

“…Unie ru cho mie nie koń czy ny gór nej w prze mi ja ją -cym za pa le niu to reb ki sta wu ra mien ne go po wo du je istot ny, lecz od wra cal ny, za nik kost ny po twier dzo ny ba da niem DXA [23].…”