Suggest Treatment For Frozen Shoulder In An Elderly Person

Posted on Mon, 30 Nov 2015

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Mon, 30 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : He is 76 yrs of age and suffering from frozen shoulder. As per advised by Dr. we r going to admit him for operation tomorrow. In this operation drs will give anaesthetist nd round the shoulder clock and anticlockwise to open the frozen. I want to ask that this process will help him and is this a right way of treatment. thank you

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This is the right way to treat frozen shoulder

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.

I have worked through your query in detail.

Yes, this is the typical way out to treat the frozen shoulder.

You can trust your surgeon in this regards.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

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