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[Diabetic cheiroarthropathy].

J L Poirier1, C Hérisson, B Guillot

  • 1Clinique de Rhumatologie, CHU Hôpital Lapeyronie, Montpellier.

Revue Du Rhumatisme Et Des Maladies Osteo-Articulaires
|June 1, 1989
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Diabetic cheiroarthropathy, or stiff hand syndrome, is common in individuals with diabetes, particularly at stage III. This condition may indicate underlying micro-angiopathic complications of diabetes mellitus.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Rheumatology
  • Diabetology

Context:

  • Cheiroarthropathy is a frequent complication in diabetic patients, becoming most specific and characteristic at stage III.
  • Its prevalence increases with diabetes duration but is independent of sex, age, or diabetes type.
  • Joint stiffening can progress to affect multiple joints, often co-occurring with other hand pathologies like trigger finger, Dupuytren's disease, and carpal tunnel syndrome, collectively termed the "diabetic hand".

Purpose:

  • To analyze the clinical and histopathological features of stage III cheiroarthropathy in diabetic patients.
  • To investigate the microcirculatory abnormalities associated with this condition.
  • To explore the potential etiopathogenesis, likely linked to collagen metabolism alterations, and its relationship with diabetic micro-angiopathy.

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Summary:

  • Stage III cheiroarthropathy presents with moderate microcirculatory abnormalities distinct from scleroderma.
  • The etiopathogenesis remains unclear but is hypothesized to involve collagen metabolism disruption.
  • Cheiroarthropathy serves as a significant indicator of micro-angiopathic complications in diabetes mellitus.

Impact:

  • Highlights cheiroarthropathy as a clinical marker for identifying diabetic micro-angiopathy.
  • Emphasizes the need for accurate analysis and appropriate treatment strategies for the "diabetic hand".
  • Suggests potential avenues for future research into collagen metabolism and diabetic complications.