Hand manifestations of diabetes mellitus.

Fitzgibbons, Peter G; Weiss, Arnold-Peter C · J Hand Surg Am · 2008

review · Level V

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Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a relatively common condition and is frequently encountered in patients seen by hand surgeons. This review examines the known problems associated with diabetes, as well as some of the clinical findings noted in these patients, who often have multiple visits for hand conditions over time.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy