Question

A 72-year-old woman has shoulder pain and stiffness, especially in abduction. Passive range of motion is also restricted. No signs of inflammatory arthritis. According to NICE, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

Answer

Rotator cuff tear

Answer

Glenohumeral osteoarthritis

Answer

Polymyalgia rheumatica

Answer

Subacromial bursitis

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman has shoulder pain and stiffness, especially in abduction. Passive range of motion is also restricted. No signs of inflammatory arthritis. According to NICE, what is the most likely diagnosis?