Stiff Hand After Dupuytren's Surgery in a Diabetic Patient
Author Information
Author(s): Katia Fournier, Nikolaos Papanas, Jonathan Compson, Efstratios Maltezos
Primary Institution: King's College Hospital, London, UK
Hypothesis
Could diabetes contribute to the development of hand stiffness following Dupuytren's contracture surgery?
Conclusion
Diabetes may play a previously unrecognized role in causing severe stiffness after Dupuytren's surgery.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of diabetes and developed stiffness after surgery.
- Complications from surgery were ruled out as causes for the stiffness.
- The hand posture was similar to typical diabetic stiff hand.
Takeaway
A 68-year-old man got really stiff hands after surgery for a hand problem, and doctors think his diabetes might have made it worse.
Methodology
Case report detailing the patient's medical history, surgery, and rehabilitation outcomes.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in interpreting the role of diabetes due to the case study design.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
68-year-old right-hand dominant Caucasian male with type 2 diabetes.
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