粘连性关节囊炎是一种少见疾病,受累人口2%-5%,累及年龄常见于40-70岁。[1]Griggs SM, Ahn A, Green A. Idiopathic adhesive capsulitis: a prospective functional outcome study of nonoperative treatment. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2000;82:1398-1407.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11057467?tool=bestpractice.com女性受累多于男性,但目前尚无男女比例的准确报道。各种族间未见明显差异。[1]Griggs SM, Ahn A, Green A. Idiopathic adhesive capsulitis: a prospective functional outcome study of nonoperative treatment. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2000;82:1398-1407.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11057467?tool=bestpractice.com