Background: Adhesive capsulitis is a condition marked by limitation of active and passive joint movement in all directions. The condition is a common musculoskeletal complication of diabetes mellitus begins with pain all over the shoulder, night pain and pain when lying on the affected side. The condition is common among women about 40 to 50 years of age. Objective: The aim of the study is to assess the frequency of adhesive capsulitis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus on clinical bases. Patients and methods: A case control study was performed during the period between January 1st, 2021 and April 1st, 2021 in AL-Wafaa Medical Center for diabetes management, and in the rheumatology out-patient department in Ibn-Sina Teaching Hospital. This study involved 60 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, their mean age is 55 years old, 26 males and 34 females. (group 1). Another group consist of 60 non-diabetics, matched for age and gender with the patients group, 28 males and 32 females. (group 2). Both groups were subjected to physical examination of the shoulder to assess for any limitation of movement. Results: The data obtained from the study revealed that there is significant difference between type 2 diabetic patients and healthy controls regarding frequency of adhesive capsulitis. Although the occurrence of adhesive capsulitis is more in females than males, but there are no statistically significant difference in this study. Conclusion: The present study clearly indicates that adhesive capsulitis is more common among type 2 diabetes.
2Dr. Fakhir Yousef Hussein *1Dr. Raed Attallah Shahatha (Sun,) studied this question.