Table 3.
Demographic and clinical factors of frozen shoulder patients in diabetics and non-diabetics.
| Characteristics | In diabetic (n = 17) | In non-diabetic (n = 23) | Statistical difference, values | p value (significant p < 0.05) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (mean), years | 52.8 | 54.4 | t = 0.48 | 0.31 |
| Female gender, n (%) | 6 (35%) | 8 (35%) | χ2 = 0.001 | 0.97 |
| Literacy, n (%) | 14 (82%) | 15 (65%) | χ2 = 1.43 | 0.23 |
| Patients from rural area, n (%) | 11 (65%) | 9 (39%) | χ2 = 2.55 | 0.19 |
| Manual worker, n (%) | 6 (35%) | 10 (43%) | χ2 = 0.27 | 0.60 |
| Both shoulder, n (%) | 2 (12%) | 4 (17%) | χ2 = 0.10 | 0.74 |
| Duration of FS (mean), months | 5.35 | 6.87 | t = 0.82 | 0.21 |
| Waist circumference (mean), cm | 86 | 79 | t = 2.35 | 0.01 |
| Pain score (mean) | 56.7 | 60.9 | t = 0.72 | 0.24 |
| Disability (SPADI) score (mean) | 51 ± 15.5 | 57 ± 16 | t = 1.09 | 0.13 |
Foot notes: n = number, SPADI = Shoulder Pain and Disability Index.