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ReviewMuscles, ligaments and tendons journal

Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder and diabetes: a meta-analysis of prevalence.

Nasri Hani Zreik, Rayaz A Malik, Charalambos P Charalambous

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Review in Muscles, ligaments and tendons journal. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 132 papers, 8 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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132citing papers in PubMed, 8 pooled it
12.6field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT03462420 naunknown statusnot on this map

Physiotherapy Program for Managing Adhesive Capsulitis in Patients With Diabetes: A Pilot Randomized Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorWestern University, CanadaRan2018 to 2020Enrolled40ConditionsAdhesive Capsulitis, Diabetes MellitusArmsPhysical Therapy program
NCT06490172 nanot yet recruitingnot on this map

The Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy as a Treatment Intervention for Chronic Adhesive Capsulitis: a Mixed Methods Pilot Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of StirlingRan2026 to 2027Enrolled18ConditionsShoulder Pain, Adhesive Capsulitis of ShoulderArmsShock wave therapy
NCT07097571 naactive not recruitingnot on this map

Comparison of the Efficacy of Proximal and Distal Suprascapular Nerve Blocks Under Ultrasound Guidance in the Treatment of Patients Diagnosed With Adhesive Capsulitis

TypeinterventionalSponsorIstanbul University - CerrahpasaRan2025 to 2026Enrolled70ConditionsAdhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder, Suprascapular Nerve BlockArmsGlenohumeral Joint Injection and Suprascapular Nerve Block
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

132 citing papers in PubMed, 8 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 203 citations in OpenAlex.

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  5. The diagnostic value of physical examination tests in adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2023
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Nasri Hani ZreikDepartment of Orthopaedics, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, UK.
Rayaz A MalikWeill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar; Centre for Endocrinology & Diabetes, Institute of Human Development, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
Charalambos P CharalambousDepartment of Orthopaedics, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, UK; School of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK; Institute of Inflammation and Repair, Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
Blackpool Victoria Hospital · GB

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundadhesive capsulitis (AC) results in progressive painful restriction in range of movement and can reduce function and quality of life. Whilst it has been associated with diabetes mellitus (DM), there is considerable variation in the reported prevalence of AC in the diabetic population. The aim of this study is to determine through meta-analysis the prevalence of AC in DM and examine whether it is influenced by type of DM or insulin therapy. We also aim to further establish the prevalence of DM in patients presenting with AC.

methodswe conducted a literature search for terms regarding AC and DM on Embase and Pubmed NCBI.

resultsof 5411 articles identified, 18 were selected. Meta-analysis showed that patients with DM were 5 (95% CI 3.2-7.7) times more likely than controls to have AC. The overall prevalence of AC in DM was estimated at 13.4% (95% CI 10.2-17.2%). Comparison of prevalence in patients on insulin vs other treatments showed no significant difference between the two. Meta-analysis estimated the prevalence of DM in AC at 30% (95% CI 24-37%).

conclusionto our knowledge this is the first meta-analysis to estimate the overall prevalence of diabetes in a population with AC. A high prevalence of AC exists in DM and equally a high prevalence of DM is present in AC. Screening for DM should be considered in patients presenting with AC.

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diabetesfrozen shoulderidiopathic adhesive capsulitisprevalence

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PMID27331029
PMCPMC4915459
OpenAlexW2463259203

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