Diagnosis of the Post-traumatic Stiff Shoulder.

Criteria for diagnosis

A. History

1. Functionally significant restriction of shoulder motion
2. History of significant shoulder injury or surgery

B. Physical examination

1. Limited glenohumeral motion

C. Radiographs

1. No changes in cartilaginous joint space

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