[Hand disorders in diabetic patients].

Some commonly encountered hand disorders such as trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome and Dupuytren's contracture occur up to 4 times more frequently in diabetic patients, affecting their activity and decreasing the quality of their life. The natural history of these disorders in diabetic patients and the outcome of treatment may not be the same as in the general population. Furthermore, some patients develop hand problems due to limited joint mobility. In this article, the authors review epidemiologic aspects as well as therapeutic considerations and outcomes of these hand disorders in diabetics.