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Relation between limited joint mobility and peripheral nerve function in diabetic children

C Fiçicioğlu1, M Kiziltan, A Aydin

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul.

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
|October 1, 1996
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Limited joint mobility (LJM) is common in diabetic children and linked to poorer nerve function. Early detection of LJM can motivate better diabetes control to prevent neuropathy.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication in children.
  • Limited joint mobility (LJM) has been observed in diabetic patients, but its association with peripheral nerve function requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between limited joint mobility (LJM) and peripheral nerve function in children with diabetes.
  • To determine if LJM can serve as an early indicator for diabetic neuropathy risk.

Main Methods:

  • Electromyography (EMG) was used to measure peroneal and sural nerve function in 60 diabetic children and 31 healthy controls.
  • Limited joint mobility was assessed using the 'prayer sign' hand position.
  • Factors influencing LJM, including age, diabetes duration, and metabolic control (HbA1c), were analyzed.

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Main Results:

  • 38.3% of diabetic children exhibited limited joint mobility.
  • LJM was significantly influenced by age, duration of diabetes, and HbA1c levels (p < 0.001).
  • Diabetic children with LJM showed significantly impaired nerve conduction (amplitude, velocity, latency) compared to controls (p < 0.01).

Conclusions:

  • Limited joint mobility is a prevalent finding in diabetic children and is associated with compromised peripheral nerve function.
  • LJM serves as a sensitive indicator for identifying children at risk of developing diabetic neuropathy.
  • LJM assessment can motivate improved glycemic control to prevent or delay neuropathy progression.