How long does it take for shoulder periarthritis rehabilitation exercises to show improvement?
Disease description:
Due to my job, I often work in front of a computer, which sometimes causes stiffness and pain in my shoulders, and occasionally my arms feel cold. The doctor at the hospital diagnosed me with shoulder periarthritis. How long does it take to recover from shoulder periarthritis with rehabilitation exercises?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Some cases of shoulder periarthritis can resolve spontaneously, while others require intervention and treatment to improve. Shoulder periarthritis is typically characterized by pain and joint stiffness, also known as frozen shoulder. Most patients achieve full recovery within 1 to 2 years. The condition can be divided into three stages: the first stage is the painful phase, the second stage is the stiffening phase, and the third stage is the recovery phase of joint function. More than half of patients regain normal function after more than a year, although some may continue to have limited range of motion. If movement limitation is significant, arthroscopic surgery can be performed to release the joint and restore normal function.
