What is the long-term outlook for “frozen shoulder?”
Most cases are eventually resolved — either spontaneously, with physical therapy or with manipulation. This condition does not lead to arthritis or rotator cuff tendon damage. Despite the fact that the shoulder is considerably disabled for a prolonged period of time, within two years most frozen shoulder cases have resolved. This is the most important thing for a patient to realize, as well as the fact that the condition seldom returns.
