Ep. 92 Understanding Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Options with Dr. Sameer Nagda

Frozen shoulder is characterized by progressive motion loss, distinct disease stages, and new treatment opportunities; raising important questions about timing, patient selection, and new interventional strategies. In this episode of the BackTable MSK Podcast, guest host Osman Ahmed welcomes orthopedic surgeon and upper extremity specialist Dr. Sameer Nagda to discuss the intricacies of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder (“frozen shoulder”). --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Nagda shares his expertise on diagnosing and treating frozen shoulder, including the evaluation process, treatment options, and the role of early intervention. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the stages of frozen shoulder and the potential benefits of embolization, particularly in the inflammatory stage. Dr. Nagda also shares his journey into shoulder specialization and his collaborative efforts with IR specialists to improve patient outcomes. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 04:29 - The Run Down: What is Frozen Shoulder?08:37 - Approaching the Diagnosis of Frozen Shoulder13:51 - Treatment Paradigms 22:48 - Comparing Traditional Treatments vs. Embolization26:39 - An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Perspective on Embolization for Frozen Shoulder35:36 - Surgical Options and When to Consider Them 37:55 - Final Thoughts --- RESOURCES Dr. Sameer Nagda, MDhttps://www.sameernagdamd.com/sameer-nagda-md-sports-medicine-specialist-arlington-va.html Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulderhttps://journals.lww.com/jaaos/abstract/2011/09000/adhesive_capsulitis_of_the_shoulder.4.aspx Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulderhttps://journals.lww.com/jaaos/abstract/2019/06150/treatment_of_adhesive_capsulitis_of_the_shoulder.3.aspx