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Written by a patient
14th September 2017


I've had type 1 diabetes since childhood and have been well controlled. 2 years ago I started having problems with my right shoulder. I eventually saw Mr Patel who assessed and diagnosed frozen shoulder. Over the past 2 years I've had arthroscopic capsular release performed first on my right shoulder, then my left. Throughout Mr Patel has listened, diagnosed and explained options, treatment and progress very clearly. He made sure that I understood everyone is different and primary frozen shoulder behaves differently in terms of progress/recovery etc. As someone with pre-existing autoimmune conditions (T1D and rheumatoid arthritis) this clarity and care was vital as I heal/respond differently to others without these conditions. His expertise was clear and it was also clear that he treats each patient as their condition requires. Throughout the operations and numerous injections every care was taken. I have no hesitation in recommending him. I would also say, if you have this procedure you MUST do all the physio and exercises prescribed. I cannot overstate how important this is, even on the days when you feel there is no progress or change - keep persevering. The pain and restriction of a frozen shoulder is debilitating and even with RA I had not experienced this kind of sustained pain. I'm so grateful for this procedure and care and even though it's been a long recovery and hard work, the alternative of having the condition continue as is was not an option.

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