Open AccessMusculoskeletal manifestations among diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia
Author(s) -
Laura I AlOayan,
Alia H Zawawi
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_654_20
Subject(s) - medicine , capsulitis , diabetes mellitus , plantar fasciitis , carpal tunnel syndrome , ankle , osteoarthritis , trigger finger , septic arthritis , arthritis , osteomyelitis , physical therapy , surgery , range of motion , heel , pathology , alternative medicine , endocrinology , anatomy
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common diseases worldwide. Patients with DM are prone to develop multiple musculoskeletal (MSK) manifestations, which may lead to disability and an impact on patients' quality of life. These manifestations include but not limited to, adhesive capsulitis, shoulder hand syndrome, diabetic hand syndrome, diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, Dupuytren's contracture.