Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of frozen shoulder.
Family history
- Are there any bone/joint conditions in your family that are common?
Social history
- What is your profession?
- Do you work physically hard in your profession?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- When does the pain occur?
- Where is the pain localized?
- Does the pain affect both shoulders?
- How long has the pain been present?
- Do you have any functional limitations of the shoulder?
- How long have the functional limitations existed?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you participate in competitive sports? If so, which sport do you favor?
Self history incl. medication history
- Pre-existing conditions (diseases of bones / joints; autimmune diseases; diabetes mellitus; Dupuytren’s contracture; hyperthyroidism).
- Injuries?
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
