Snapshot A 70-year-old man presents to his physician for left shoulder pain for the past several months. He reports that he cannot reach above his head without any pain. As a retired carpenter, he reports that this has significantly impacted his quality of life. Additionally, he is unable to lie on his left side at night due to shoulder pain. On physical exam, there is focal tenderness over the left anterolateral shoulder. Radiography reveals reduced space between the acromion and humeral head. Introduction Clinical definition login to view 23 more bullets Epidemiology Incidence login to view 1 more bullet Demographics login to view 1 more bullet Risk factors login to view 3 more bullets Etiology Pathogenesis login to view 5 more bullets Associated conditions login to view 2 more bullets Presentation Symptoms login to view 5 more bullets Physical exam login to view 15 more bullets Imaging Radiography login to view 4 more bullets Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) login to view 4 more bullets Studies Making the diagnosis login to view 1 more bullet Differential Adhesive capsulitis login to view 2 more bullets Treatment Conservative login to view 3 more bullets Medical login to view 7 more bullets Operative login to view 4 more bullets Complications Functional limitations Adhesive capsulitis Prognosis Re-tear may occur