What is the definition or description of: adhesive capsulitis?

Frozen shoulder: Patients have very limited painful range of motion of their shoulder. Treatment is usually physical therapy, but may require arthroscopic surgery.

Scarring of joint: Adhesive capsulitis is a process of joint stiffening caused by capsular thickening or scarring. It can be post-traumatic, post-operative, or idiopathic (unknown cause). Hallmarks are loss of motion and often joint pain. Treatment is usually initially aggressive physical therapy.