Prevalence of Frozen Shoulder among Diabetes Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Center
Background: Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is marked by pain and restricted shoulder movement, with diabetes mellitus being a known risk factor. However, its occurrence in diabetic individuals in health care settings is underreported. Objective: To estimate the occurrence of fro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1028_24 |
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| Summary: | Background:
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is marked by pain and restricted shoulder movement, with diabetes mellitus being a known risk factor. However, its occurrence in diabetic individuals in health care settings is underreported.
Objective:
To estimate the occurrence of frozen shoulder among diabetic patients in a tertiary hospital.
Methods:
This observational study evaluated patients with diabetes for frozen shoulder through clinical diagnosis and imaging. Prevalence was calculated.
Results:
Frozen shoulder was observed in 11% of diabetic cases, highlighting the need for routine screening in this population.
Conclusion:
The study emphasizes the importance of screening for frozen shoulder in diabetic patients to ensure early diagnosis and management. |
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| ISSN: | 0976-4879 0975-7406 |