Prevalence and Risk Factors of Five Most Common Upper Extremity Disorders in Diabetics

Background: in addition to macrovascular and along with other microvascular complications,diabetic patients suffer from some common musculoskeletal complications. the aim of this studywas to assess the prevalence of five musculoskeletal disorders of upper extremity includingshoulder capsulitis (sc), limited joint mobility (ljm), dupuytren’s contracture (dc), carpal tunnelsyndrome (cts), and trigger finger (tf) as well as identify their related risk factors in diabeticpatients.methods: we recruited 432 types 1 or 2 diabetic patients and evaluated them for the presenceof musculoskeletal disorders and their-related risk factors in 2012-13. the patients were examinedby an endocrinologist and then suspected subjects evaluated by a rheumatologist for definingfinal diagnosis.