Prevalence of adhesive capsulitis in the shoulder of individuals with diabetes mellitus

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to survey the prevalence of Adhesive Capsulitis (AC) in the shoulder of the population with diabetes mellitus (DM), either type I or II. Objectives: bring possible associations of DM with the prevalence of AC; show updated data on this prevalence and contribute to the clinical management of the population with diabetes in order to prevent CA. Methodology: a narrative review of the literature that included studies that analyzed men and women over 18 years of age with a diagnosis of some type of DM. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was applied, which was used to assess the methodological quality of the studies. Results: we found that adhesive capsulitis has a higher prevalence in individuals with type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus and is more associated with sex, age and others. Discussion: the prevalence of AC in diabetics 1.20% and 54,78%. However, DM was not the only vector to predispose to AC. Final considerations: we consider that poor glycemic control for a long period of time. Triggers musculoskeletal changes, such as AC, in the body of individuals with DM in association with other factors.