Dupuytren's disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and diabetes mellitus

J Hand Surg Am · 1995 · Classic · cited 281 times

Michel Chammas, Philippe Bousquet, E. Renard, Jean-Luc Poirier, C Jaffiol, Y. Allieu

Department of Endocrinology, Lapeyronie University Hospital, Montpellier, France

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONIn a prospective comparison of 120 diabetics and 120 controls, diabetics had significantly more Dupuytren's disease, limited joint motion, carpal tunnel syndrome, and trigger finger, especially if insulin-dependent, older, or with longer disease duration.

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