Frozen Shoulder / Postoperative Shoulder Pain
Targeted Cryoneurolysis for Shoulder Pain and Restricted Movement
What Is It?
Frozen shoulder — also known as adhesive capsulitis — is a painful condition marked by stiffness, inflammation, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. It often develops gradually and may follow an injury, surgery, or prolonged immobilization. Postoperative shoulder pain can also persist after rotator cuff repairs, arthroscopy, or joint replacement, especially if nerves remain irritated or inflamed.
Common symptoms include:
- Persistent pain in the front, side, or back of the shoulder
- Stiffness that worsens over time or with activity
- Limited range of motion — especially with overhead movement
- Nighttime pain or difficulty sleeping on the affected side
- Slow or incomplete recovery after shoulder surgery
Common Causes
Shoulder pain treated with cryoneurolysis often stems from:
- Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
- Postoperative inflammation or scar tissue
- Shoulder impingement or bursitis
- Post-injury immobilization or disuse
- Entrapment or irritation of the suprascapular nerve or other sensory branches
How Cryoneurolysis Helps
Dr. Igor Filipovski uses ultrasound-guided cryoneurolysis to precisely target the sensory nerves involved in chronic shoulder pain — especially the suprascapular nerve, which supplies the upper and back portions of the shoulder.
By applying focused cold energy to these nerves, cryoneurolysis interrupts pain signals without damaging motor function — allowing patients to regain mobility and participate more fully in physical therapy or daily life.
Key Benefits:
- Non-surgical: No incisions, sedation, or hospital stay required
- Precise and repeatable: Real-time ultrasound targeting ensures safe and accurate treatment
- Reduces inflammation-driven pain: Supports improved mobility and comfort
- Long-lasting: Results may last several months and repeat treatments are safe
- Drug-free option: Helps patients avoid chronic NSAID or opioid use
Ideal Candidates
You may be a candidate for cryoneurolysis if you:
- Have chronic or postoperative shoulder pain limiting your mobility
- Struggle with frozen shoulder that hasn’t improved with conservative therapy
- Experience persistent pain after shoulder surgery or injury
- Want a minimally invasive, nerve-sparing treatment option
Regain Comfort and Movement
Whether you’re recovering from surgery or living with frozen shoulder, cryoneurolysis offers a powerful and precise path to pain relief and restored motion — without invasive surgery or long-term medication.
Book your consultation with Dr. Filipovski at Copenhagen Cryo Center today.
Upper Extremity Conditions We Treat
At Copenhagen Cryo Center, we use cryoneurolysis to address a range of nerve-related upper extremity pain, including:
Coverage (Capital Region of Denmark)
Referred patients do not have to pay for the treatment themselves.
All citizens and patients in the Capital Region can be referred from any hospital department for pain treatment at Cryo Center Copenhagen.
| Prices in DKK | |
|---|---|
| Consultation | 1.350,- kr |
| Subsequent consultations in the same course of treatment (up to 3 months) | 640,- kr |
| Ultrasound-guided diagnostic blockade | 3.000,- kr |
| Cryoneurolysis treatment for pain | 14,800,– kr |
| Cryoneurolysis treatment of spasticity Upper extremity including 6 weeks/12 hours of training | 27,500,- kr |
| Cryoneurolysis treatment of spasticity Lower limb including 6 weeks/12 hours of training | 27,500,- kr |
Meet Your Care Team
Real clinicians, modern methods, and a patient-first approach.

Igor Filipovski
Specialist in anesthesiology

René Kestenholz
Nurse Anesthetist and Intensive Care Nurse

Freja
Clinic Assistant

Katrine
Clinic Assistant

Frederikke
Clinic Assistant

Clara
Clinic Assistant

Victoria
Clinic Assistant

Sonja Zikova
Administration and Finance Manager
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Clinic Information
Address:
Østerbrogade 62, 2. sal, th.
2100 Østerbro
Copenhagen
Phone: +45 53 62 97 89
Monday through Thursday: 09:00 – 14:00
Friday: 09:00 – 12:00
Saturday and Sunday: By appointment