Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Thyroid Disease in Patients Diagnosed with Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Abstract
Objective: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in patients seen with adhesive capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder, FS). Our secondary aim is to assess the prevalence of thyroid disease in these same patients.
Design: A retrospective chart review.
Setting: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinics in the Minnesota-Fairview Network from 2009-2020.
Participants: 638 patients (417 Females and 221 Males) Independent Variables: Frozen shoulder (FS)Main Outcome Measures: Diabetes mellitus (DM) or thyroid disease
Results: Of the 638 FS patients, the total prevalence of DM was 49.8% (318/638). Among the 417 females with FS, 202 (48.4%) had DM. Among the 221 Male patients with FS, 116 (52.5%) had DM. The total prevalence of thyroid disease in frozen shoulder patients was 17.7% (113/638).
Conclusion: Among those seen for FS, approximately one-half also suffered from DM and approximately one-fifth suffered from a thyroid condition. Our results suggest that clinicians should consider screening patients with FS for endocrine conditions