Episode 12 | Frozen Shoulder

In this episode of The OrthoZone Podcast, Dr. Stephen Hunt sits down with orthopedic sports medicine specialist Dr. Claudia Ginsberg to discuss one of the most common yet often misunderstood shoulder conditions Adhesive Capsulitis, otherwise known as Frozen Shoulder. 

Together, they unpack what frozen shoulder is, why it happens, how to recognize its symptoms, and the steps involved in diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Ginsberg also shares why this challenging condition has become one of her favorite problems to treat, offering insights and practical tips for both clinicians and patients.

Tune in to learn what’s really going on when a shoulder “freezes up”, and how the right approach can help restore motion and quality of life.

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Time Stamps:

[:56] Topic introduction 

[1:14] What is Adhesive Capsulitis (frozen shoulder), which demographic gets it? Common signs of frozen shoulder 

[2:52] What does “capsulitis” mean?  Are there known triggers for frozen shoulder?

[4:45] Endocrine discussion   

[5:37] Diagnosing frozen shoulder, range of motion 

[8:00] Imaging & counseling patients  

[10:15] 3 phases of frozen shoulder & treatment  

[11:32] Oral medications, cortisone injections, physical therapy    

[13:25] MRI  

[14:33] Alternative treatments: saline, PRP

[15:50] Surgery   

[17:58] Why Dr. Ginsberg likes to treat frozen shoulder, reoccurrence