What is included in frozen shoulder treatment?

The clinician performs a clinical assessment to confirm the diagnosis, an immediate shoulder ultrasound scan to rule out a rotator cuff tear, then safety checks. If suitable, hydrodilatation (hydro-distension) is performed under ultrasound guidance in the same appointment. Pain relief may begin immediately or within 3–4 days.

Does hydrodilatation work?

Hydrodilatation expands the shoulder capsule and stretches scar tissue, ligaments and muscles to improve movement. The steroid component reduces pain. When combined with shoulder exercises after the procedure, reported success rates are over 90% and the approach may help avoid surgery.

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Ultrasound Guided Steroid Injections for faster pain relief in Newcastle (joint pain & soft tissue pain relief)

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Ultrasound-guided Hydro dilatation or Hydro distension injection:

If you are suffering from a frozen shoulder and need frozen shoulder pain treatment in Newcastle, Joint Care Clinics can offer you a special procedure called ‘Hydro dilatation’, also known as ‘Hydro distension’. This advanced injection is carried out as an outpatient procedure under ultrasound guidance. This procedure can halt your shoulder joint pain and improve your shoulder range of movement in a few weeks of time. Hence, prevents you from invasive surgery.

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Safe & Effective Shoulder Treatment

We have Joint Care Clinics where this service is offered by highly experienced clinicians. We use an ultrasound diagnostic scanner to pinpoint the area of pain for a more accurate diagnosis and tailor-made treatment. If untreated, frozen shoulder symptoms (severe pain and joint movement restriction) may last up to 2-4 years.

This outpatient procedure is carried out at your convenience at one of our clinics. You do not require a GP referral for this. Ram Rachaputi is an experienced clinician and has so far carried out several thousand pain relief ultrasound-guided injections successfully.

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Related Shoulder Treatments

Frozen shoulder is just one of many shoulder conditions we treat. If your symptoms don’t match, or you’d like to explore other options, take a look at our related shoulder treatments below.

Calcific Barbotage: A specialist ultrasound-guided procedure that breaks down and removes calcium deposits in the rotator cuff tendon, relieving pain and restoring movement.
Rotator Cuff Injury Treatment: Diagnosis and ultrasound-guided treatment for rotator cuff tears, tendinopathy and impingement.
Shoulder Pain Treatment: Our full assessment service covering all shoulder conditions, from arthritis to bursitis, with same-day ultrasound diagnosis.
Ultrasound-Guided Hyaluronic Acid Injections: A lubricating gel injection option for shoulder joint stiffness and osteoarthritis.

"Having played professional sport from 1989-2008, I’ve amassed plenty of aches and pains after numerous operations. I’ve been around the world and seen some of the best Doctors and surgeons out there, and Ram has been right up there with his care and skill. Never in a rush, he’s kind, compassionate and very professional. Not only helped me with knee and shoulder pain, but he’s also treated my wife for elbow pain. My son is now going to see him as he’s seen a difference in how his parents are moving. Thanks for all your help, Darren Gough and Anna Gough"

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Frozen Shoulder Treatment FAQs

What is frozen shoulder?

Frozen shoulder is a condition with severe shoulder pain and reduced shoulder movements in different directions.

Inflamed shoulder joint capsules and ligaments cause swelling and tightness of the shoulder. Though the exact cause is unknown, scar tissue formation inside the shoulder joint is most possible.

Signs and symptoms:

Unable to reach back.
Unable to fasten a bra
Difficult in wearing on and off the clothes.
Intense shoulder pain with daily activities.
Moderate to Severe shoulder pain, especially during nighttime.

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Who is prone to develop frozen shoulder?

Middle age population is prone to develop the condition.

Often associated with stretching injury to the affected shoulder
Following a fall/trauma
Diabetes
Unknown reason

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What we do in frozen shoulder treatment?

We will assess your shoulder clinically to confirm the frozen shoulder.
A House Ultrasound shoulder scan is carried out immediately to rule out rotator cuff tear.
Then the safety checks are carried out for the suitability of the injection.
If suitable, ‘Hydro dilatation’ or ‘Hydro distension’, is carried out in the same appointment under ultrasound guidance.
The injection may start working immediately or in 3-4 days of time.

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Does it work?

‘Hydro dilatation’ or ‘Hydro distension’, is a special procedure to treat frozen shoulder conditions. Fluid expands the joint capsule and stretches the scar tissue, ligaments and muscles to improve shoulder movement. The steroid is a strong anti-inflammatory medication that helps to reduce shoulder pain. The success rate is over 90% when combined with shoulder exercises following this procedure. If you are struggling with the ‘frozen shoulder’, this is the procedure you do not want to miss. Our patient’s comments about this procedure:

‘it’s a treat,
‘feels amazing ‘
Thank goodness, the pain I had is gone.

This special injection with shoulder exercises together saves you from surgery.

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What is a Hydrodilatation injection?

This special procedure for the frozen shoulder is carried out under ultrasound guidance. Local anaesthesia is given just under the skin using a very small needle to numb the skin. Then the needle is guided into the joint space and injected with local anaesthesia, water for injection or NaCl & Steroid/Corticosteroid until the joint capsule is stretched or felt a pop.

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Joint Care Clinic Shoulder Pain Testimonials

USG injection to help with pain in my frozen shoulder

“A truly amazing experience with Mr Ram today. I visited his practice in Rugby to have a USG injection to help with pain and movement in my frozen shoulder. He explained everything in great detail before proceeding with the injection. He also highlighted a secondary issue during the scan, which I can now refer to my doctor. I travelled a 13-hour round trip from Devon, and it was so worth it as I am already feeling the benefit from my procedure” Anthony Waring

Shoulder Ultrasound Scan

“Fantastic service, the appointment provided an exact diagnosis of my shoulder problem, the results of the examination were provided in real time, and therefore the treatment I require. I wish I had seen Ram sooner, as I would likely have my injury repaired by now. I will 100% use Ram’s service in the future, rather than waste time and money with other treatments.” Lawrence

Shoulder Steroid Injection

“I seem to have hit an age where I am getting injuries that do not resolve, which both compromises my pursuit of long-distance triathlons and can cause day-to-day pain. I have now had three procedures with Ram (knee, hand and shoulder), and as a doctor myself I appreciate his approach and would refer to him without hesitation. His professionalism and passion for his work are immediately apparent. Ram was able to reassure me that on ultrasound there was no obvious major injury to my shoulder, such as a tendon tear, but offered me what was an immediately effective steroid injection to the area that he thought clinically would be most appropriate given my impingement syndrome, and similarly, with my knee.” William Wolf

Painful shoulder injury

“I needed to know the extent of the problem for a painful shoulder injury. A convenient appointment time and place was quickly arranged. Ram performed an assessment examination and ultrasound scan and quickly identified the problem. It helped to be able to see the exact problem on the scan and to have an expert explanation.” Peter White

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NEWCASTLE CLINIC

Joint Care Clinics @Dr Matla Clinic

Old Brewery Court, Starbeck Ave

Jesmond

Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1XG

Phone: 0333 444 2013

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"My name is Richard Kilty, I am the current captain of the British athletics team. World 60m champion, double European 60m champion & European 4x100m relay record holder. I have been using Ram Rachaputi for many years now. I have used many of his different treatments for my performance, injuries & general training recovery. I have always had huge success after seeing ram. He is truly world class at what he does. I will continue to work with ram all the way throughout my career and will be forever grateful for his precise and incredible work"

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AREAS COVERED FOR FROZEN SHOULDER TREATMENT

We cover a wide area throughout the North East of England, and we have many people travel to our clinic in Jesmond, Newcastle, from areas such as Gateshead, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Durham, Cumbria, Northumberland, Stockton on Tees, Darlington and Carlisle.