Which rheumatic problems occur in patients with hyperthyroidism

Which rheumatic problems occur in patients with hyperthyroidism?

• Osteoporosis—most common musculoskeletal manifestation.

• Painless proximal muscle weakness (70% of hyperthyroid patients)—more common in elderly patients with apathetic hyperthyroidism.

• Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulders (controversial)—especially in patients with proximal muscle weakness.

• Thyroid acropachy.

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