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Diabetic cheiroarthropathy

• What is Diabetic cheiroarthropathy?
• Who gets Diabetic cheiroarthropathy?
• Predisposing Factors
• How is Diabetic cheiroarthropathy treated?
• Diabetic cheiroarthropathy References

What is Diabetic cheiroarthropathy?

Diabetes may affect the muscle and joint systems in a variety of ways. Diabetic cheiroarthropathy, also known as diabetic 'stiff hand syndrome', is commonly found in patients with type 1 diabetes and to a lesser extent, type 2 diabetes.

Who gets Diabetic cheiroarthropathy?

Diabetic cheiroarthropathy is found in 8% to 50% of all patients with type 1 diabetes, and a similar proportion of patients with type 2 diabetes. The longer someone has diabetes, the more likely it is that they will develop 'stiff hand syndrome'.

Predisposing Factors

The longer someone has diabetes, the more likely it is that they will develop diabetic cheiroarthropathy.