Association of limited joint mobility with Dupuytren's contracture in diabetes mellitus.

Limited joint mobility is a relatively recent addition to the list of other well known rheumatic disorders that may be associated with diabetes mellitus. In our study of 109 patients with diabetes, a higher prevalence of Dupuytren's contracture was found compared to nondiabetic subjects, but the difference was not statistically significant (p less than 0.1). An association between limited joint mobility and Dupuytren's contracture was shown. Patients with diabetes with Dupuytren's contracture showed no difference compared to those without Dupuytren's contracture with regard to sex, insulin dosage, metabolic control and presence of shoulder capsulitis. Limited joint mobility and Dupuytren's contracture may be associated with retinopathy.