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A member asked:

I had cortisone injection 2 weeks ago for frozen shoulder and impingement.now, i can't abduct my shoulder past 30 degrees. it's stuck with pain. why?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Still frozen: Just a shot is often insufficient to completely release a frozen shoulder.This condition often requires wks/months of physical therapy to fully recover. Good luck.

Dr Jones agreed

Answered 4/11/2017

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