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Shoulder Pain & Frozen Shoulder
Image-guided embolization reduces shoulder inflammation and restores movement. No surgery, same-day recovery.
Treatable without surgery
Understanding your condition
Shoulder Pain & Frozen Shoulder explained
Chronic shoulder pain and frozen shoulder affect thousands of adults in Houston, limiting the ability to lift, reach, and sleep comfortably. When inflammation in the shoulder joint becomes persistent, new blood vessels grow into the area and sustain the pain cycle. Dr. Anwer, a Stanford Fellowship trained interventional radiologist, uses shoulder joint embolization to reduce this abnormal blood flow and relieve inflammation without surgery. The procedure is performed as an outpatient with no general anaesthesia and same-day recovery. Most patients notice progressive improvement in pain and movement within two to four weeks.
Most patients return to normal activity in 24 to 48 hours, with shoulder pain reducing over weeks.
Dr. Anwer's approach
Dr. Anwer performs shoulder embolization using X-ray guidance. A thin catheter is inserted through a pinhole in the wrist and guided to the small vessels feeding inflamed shoulder tissue. Tiny particles reduce abnormal blood flow, relieving the inflammation. Approximately 30 minutes, no general anaesthesia.
Treatable without surgery
Key facts
Shoulder embolization reduces inflammation through a pinhole in the wrist
Performed under X-ray guidance, approximately 30 minutes as an outpatient
No general anaesthesia and no surgical incisions required
Targets the abnormal blood vessels sustaining chronic inflammation
Most patients return to normal activity within 24 to 48 hours
Progressive improvement in pain and range of motion over weeks
Covered by most major insurance plans when medically necessary
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Treatment overview
Is this the right treatment for you?
Every patient is different. These four areas will help you understand whether Shoulder Pain & Frozen Shoulder treatment at LPVI is the right fit.
Who qualifies
Am I a good candidate?
Shoulder embolization is most suitable for patients with persistent shoulder pain or frozen shoulder who have tried conservative treatments such as physiotherapy, cortisone injections, or rest without lasting relief. It is appropriate for conditions including adhesive capsulitis, chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy, and shoulder impingement with a sustained inflammatory component. Dr. Anwer reviews your imaging at your first consultation to confirm that embolization is the right approach for your specific shoulder anatomy and symptom pattern.
Common symptoms
Symptoms we treat
Shoulder pain and frozen shoulder symptoms commonly include a persistent aching or sharp pain in the joint that worsens with movement or at rest. Many patients notice stiffness that gradually increases, limiting the ability to raise the arm, reach overhead, or sleep on the affected side. Pain is frequently worse at night. Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, progresses through freezing, frozen, and thawing stages that can last one to three years without treatment. If your shoulder pain has not responded to conservative management, a consultation with Dr. Anwer in Houston is worth pursuing.
What to expect
The procedure
Dr. Anwer performs shoulder joint embolization as an outpatient procedure under local anaesthesia. A thin catheter is inserted through a pinhole in the wrist and guided using real-time X-ray imaging to the small vessels supplying the inflamed shoulder tissue. Tiny particles are injected to reduce abnormal blood flow, which decreases the inflammation driving the pain. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes. There are no surgical incisions, no stitches, no general anaesthesia, and no overnight hospital stay required.
After treatment
Recovery and results
Recovery from shoulder embolization at LPVI is straightforward. Most patients go home the same day and return to light daily activity within 24 to 48 hours. Some mild soreness at the catheter entry site in the wrist is possible for a day or two. Shoulder pain and stiffness do not resolve immediately after embolization. Most patients notice progressive improvement in pain and range of motion over two to four weeks as the abnormal blood vessels close and inflammation reduces. Dr. Anwer will schedule a follow-up review to assess your response to treatment.
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Common symptoms
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Persistent shoulder pain that worsens with movement or at rest
Stiffness that limits lifting, reaching, or overhead movement
Shoulder pain at night that disrupts sleep
Shoulder pain that has not improved with injections or physio
Gradual loss of range of motion in the shoulder over months
Aching or sharp pain when reaching behind the back or across the body
Our approach
How Dr. Anwer treats shoulder pain & frozen shoulder
Dr. Anwer performs shoulder embolization using X-ray guidance. A thin catheter is inserted through a pinhole in the wrist and guided to the small vessels feeding inflamed shoulder tissue. Tiny particles reduce abnormal blood flow, relieving the inflammation. Approximately 30 minutes, no general anaesthesia.
Consultation with Dr. Anwer, shoulder imaging review
Personalised embolization plan, procedure date confirmed
Outpatient shoulder embolization, 30 minutes, local anaesthesia
Same-day discharge, follow-up review in four to six weeks
Why choose this approach
Minimally invasive vs conventional treatment
Conventional approach
Frozen shoulder and chronic shoulder pain are typically managed with prolonged physiotherapy, cortisone injections, or manipulation under anaesthesia. Surgery involving capsular release carries general anaesthesia and a recovery of several weeks.
- Major surgery or invasive procedure
- General anaesthesia required
- Hospital stay of 1 to 5 days
- Recovery of 4 to 12 weeks
Dr. Anwer's approach at LPVI
Dr. Anwer targets the abnormal blood vessels driving chronic shoulder inflammation through a pinhole in the wrist. No general anaesthesia, no surgical incisions, same-day recovery. Most patients notice meaningful improvement in pain and movement within two to four weeks.
- Outpatient, no hospital admission
- Light sedation or local anaesthesia
- Pinhole incision, no stitches
- Same-day or next-day recovery
Many shoulder patients have spent months in physiotherapy with limited progress. Embolization addresses the vascular component of inflammation that other treatments cannot reach. Results can be significant, particularly in frozen shoulder where conservative care has plateaued.
Patient stories
What our patients are saying
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"Fantastic doctor, very thorough, explained everything. Staff is outstanding!!! I first heard of them via Facebook and after looking more into it I saw they can treat shoulder pain too. I feel great after my procedure."
"Doctor Anwer and his staff is totally awesome, they are very kind and respectful. Dr. Anwer does amazing work. I love them all."
"Excellent staff and doctor! Excellent care and caring!!! I would recommend this clinic to anyone who is looking for a caring, professional medical team."
"My husband thinks very highly of the doctor. The entire experience from start to finish was professional and compassionate."
"Sabrena Cummings: Fantastic doctor very thorough explained everything. Staff is outstanding!!!"
"The Leg Pain Clinic is amazing!! I walked out with less pain than I walked in with! Dr. Anwar is amazing and I love his bedside manner!! I didn't want another knee replacement surgery and now I don't have to get one!!"
"Dr. Bilal very professional and awesome physician. My left knee pain went down from 9 to 3. Front staff, nurses, OR staff all were amazing and very professional."
"Brought my mother in law to get help with her knees. She literally could not walk. After procedure she walked to car with minimal discomfort. Each day is getting better and better. I rate the entire place 10 of 10."
"Fantastic doctor, very thorough, explained everything. Staff is outstanding!!! I first heard of them via Facebook and after looking more into it I saw they can treat shoulder pain too. I feel great after my procedure."
"Doctor Anwer and his staff is totally awesome, they are very kind and respectful. Dr. Anwer does amazing work. I love them all."
"Excellent staff and doctor! Excellent care and caring!!! I would recommend this clinic to anyone who is looking for a caring, professional medical team."
"My husband thinks very highly of the doctor. The entire experience from start to finish was professional and compassionate."
"Sabrena Cummings: Fantastic doctor very thorough explained everything. Staff is outstanding!!!"
FAQ
Common questions about Shoulder Pain & Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder embolization is covered by most major insurance plans in Houston when chronic shoulder pain or frozen shoulder has been confirmed and conservative treatments have not provided relief. Our team at LPVI will verify your specific coverage and confirm prior authorisation requirements before your consultation. Call us on 713-242-1139 and we will check your benefits and answer any questions about shoulder pain treatment costs in Houston.
Recovery from shoulder embolization at LPVI is quick. Most patients go home the same day and return to light daily activity within 24 to 48 hours. Some mild soreness at the wrist entry site is possible for a day or two. Shoulder pain and stiffness improve progressively over two to four weeks as the abnormal blood vessels close and inflammation reduces. Dr. Anwer will arrange a follow-up review to confirm your response and monitor your progress.
Shoulder embolization is most suitable for patients with persistent shoulder pain or frozen shoulder who have tried physiotherapy, cortisone injections, or rest without lasting improvement. It is appropriate for adhesive capsulitis, chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy, and shoulder impingement with an ongoing inflammatory component. Dr. Anwer will review your imaging personally at your first consultation and give you a clear assessment of whether embolization is the right approach for your specific situation.
Frozen shoulder is a progressive condition that typically passes through three stages: freezing, frozen, and thawing. Without treatment, the full cycle can last one to three years, during which movement is severely restricted and pain can be constant. Many patients find sleep and daily tasks increasingly difficult as the condition progresses. Early minimally invasive treatment with shoulder embolization at LPVI can interrupt this cycle, reduce pain, and significantly accelerate recovery of shoulder movement.
Cortisone injections reduce inflammation temporarily but do not address the abnormal blood vessels sustaining it, so relief is often short-lived. Surgery for frozen shoulder involves capsular release under general anaesthesia with a recovery of several weeks. Shoulder embolization targets the abnormal vessels directly through a pinhole in the wrist under local anaesthesia, with same-day recovery and no surgical incisions. The effect is more durable than injections and far less disruptive than surgery.
Most patients notice progressive improvement in shoulder pain and range of motion within two to four weeks after embolization. Some patients see earlier change, while others experience the full benefit at the six to eight week mark as inflammation continues to resolve. Dr. Anwer will monitor your progress at a follow-up review. The majority of patients treated at LPVI in Houston report significant reduction in shoulder pain and improved movement within the first two months after the procedure.
Coverage
We accept most major insurance plans
Dr. Anwer treats frozen shoulder and chronic shoulder pain at LPVI clinics in Houston and Webster, serving patients from Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Cypress, and Spring. Shoulder embolization is an outpatient procedure with same-day recovery, covered by most major insurance plans. Patients across Greater Houston choose Dr. Anwer because he is Stanford Fellowship trained and offers a minimally invasive alternative to surgery for chronic shoulder conditions.
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This information is not a medical diagnosis. A consultation with Dr. Anwer will confirm your treatment options. Individual results may vary.