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Hombro congelado - Prevención

Nombres alternativos

Hombro rígido; Capsulitis adhesiva

Prevención:

La mejor forma de prevenir el hombro congelado es buscar asistencia médica si se presenta dolor en esa área que limita el rango de movimiento durante un período de tiempo prolongado. Esto permitirá el tratamiento temprano y ayudará a evitar la rigidez en lo posible.

Los pacientes diabéticos deben mantener un control estricto de los niveles de glucosa en la sangre.

Inflamación de la articulación del hombro

Fecha de revisión: 3/9/2007
Versión en inglés revisada por:Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, CamdenBone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc

Referencias

Sheridan MA, Hannafin JA. Upper extremity: emphasis on frozen shoulder. Orthop Clin North Am. 2006 Oct;37(4):531-9. Review.

Brue S, Valentin A, Forssblad M, Werner S, Mikkelsen C, Cerulli G. Idiopathic adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: a review. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2007 Feb 28; [Epub ahead of print].

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