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Contents
  • Common Risk Factors
  • Diabetes and Frozen Shoulder
  • Other Contributing Factors

Are You at Risk for Frozen Shoulder? Find Out Now!

Are You at Risk for Frozen Shoulder? Find Out Now!

Why It Matters

Identifying the risk factors for frozen shoulder can help in early intervention and management. Discover if you're at risk and what you can do about it.
Contents
  • Common Risk Factors
  • Diabetes and Frozen Shoulder
  • Other Contributing Factors

Common Risk Factors

Frozen shoulder is more common in people over 40, especially in their 50s and 60s. Women are affected more than men, and those with diabetes or thyroid disease are at higher risk. Long periods of shoulder immobility, such as after surgery, can also increase the risk.

Diabetes and Frozen Shoulder

Diabetes significantly increases the risk of developing frozen shoulder. Studies show that diabetics are three times more likely to experience this condition. Prolonged diabetes can make the course of frozen shoulder more severe and resistant to treatment.
Factors that increase the risk of developing frozen shoulder, especially in individuals over 40, women, and those with diabetes or thyroid disease.

Other Contributing Factors

Prolonged immobilization, autoimmune diseases, and certain medications can contribute to the development of frozen shoulder. Genetic factors may also play a role, with some individuals being more predisposed than others.

FAQs

Who is most at risk for frozen shoulder?

People over 40, especially women and diabetics, are most at risk.

How does diabetes affect frozen shoulder risk?

Diabetes increases the risk and can make treatment more difficult.

Can frozen shoulder be hereditary?

Yes, genetic predisposition may increase the risk.

Does shoulder surgery increase frozen shoulder risk?

Yes, prolonged immobility after surgery can contribute to the risk.

Key Takeaways

Understanding your risk factors is crucial for preventing or managing frozen shoulder.
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Additional References
  1. Juel NG, Brox JI, Brunborg C, et al. High Prevalence of Frozen Shoulder in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2017.
  2. Whelton C, Peach CA. Review of diabetic frozen shoulder. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2018.
  3. Dyer BP, Rathod-Mistry T, Burton C, et al. Diabetes as a risk factor for frozen shoulder. BMJ Open 2023.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.