Aftercare of a surgery
The post-treatment after a frozen shoulder operation is of great importance. After an operation, the joint is initially not fully loadable and mobility is restricted. There is a high risk that the immobilization process will cause new adhesions in the capsule.
Intensive follow-up treatment is essential for this. In addition to appropriate exercises, the intensity of which is increased during the healing process, passive, mobilizing therapists also use techniques such as manual therapy or massage techniques to support the tissue in its healing process and to promote mobility. In order to relieve pain, drug therapy is also indicated.
Mostly pain and anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or diclofenac are used. The patient’s own initiative is of great importance. He should carry out his exercises regularly at home and also observe periods of rest in order to enable a physiological healing process.
Drugs
Frozen shoulder is often accompanied by severe pain. Pain-relieving medication is indicated here. To avoid side effects or complications, the medication should be urgently discussed with a doctor if it is to be taken over a longer period of time.
Painkillers should be reduced in the course of the disease, as severe pain tends to occur earlier in the course of the disease and dependence (including psychological dependence) should be prevented. After an operation, pain and inflammation-relieving medication is also used.
- So-called non-steroidal anti-rheumatic drugs are used.
These are active ingredients such as ibuprofen or diclofenac, which can relieve both the inflammation in the joint and the pain.
- Glucocorticoids (cortisone) are rarely used in Frozen Shoulder. Cortisol can be injected directly into the joint and provide local pain relief. However, there is a damaging effect on connective tissue, so cortisone should be used in a carefully considered and dosed manner.
