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.
