How to Treat Frozen Shoulder in Elderly

The treatment for elderly patients with frozen shoulder mainly depends on the patient’s condition, and in the clinic, it is necessary to give general treatment such as functional exercise, physical therapy such as hot compresses, medication such as ibuprofen and surgical treatment and other comprehensive treatments. 1. General treatment: in the acute stage of frozen shoulder, it is recommended to brake the shoulder joint and reduce the activities, while in the relieving stage, it is necessary to give functional exercise, which can promote the local blood circulation, promote the absorption of inflammation, and loosen the local adhesion. 2. Physiotherapy: In the acute stage of frozen shoulder, cold compresses can be applied locally to relieve pain and avoid further aggravation of edema. In the remission period, hot compresses can be applied locally to promote local blood circulation, which is conducive to the alleviation of frozen shoulder symptoms. 3. Drug treatment: because frozen shoulder is aseptic inflammation, and there is severe pain, so you can take diclofenac sodium and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. For the simple oral and external drug treatment is not effective, can also be given to the local closed injection treatment, more use of local anesthesia drugs such as lidocaine, and trichostatin and other glucocorticosteroid drugs. 4. Surgery: For patients with severe symptoms and ineffective conservative treatment, surgery can also be given, such as arthroscopic adhesion release. It is recommended that patients consult a doctor in a timely manner to give the appropriate treatment for the patient’s condition, the drug needs to be used under the guidance of a professional physician.