Question

A 48-year-old woman presents with shoulder pain and stiffness lasting several months. She has difficulty abducting her arm beyond 90 degrees. X-ray is normal, and she has no systemic symptoms. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

Answer

Rotator cuff tear

Answer

Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer

Osteoarthritis of the shoulder

Answer

Polymyalgia rheumatica

Practice question

A 48-year-old woman presents with shoulder pain and stiffness lasting several months. She has difficulty abducting her arm beyond 90 degrees. X-ray is normal, and she has no systemic symptoms. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most likely diagnosis?