Table 1 Comparison of demographic data and frequencies of upper limb involvement in diabetics and nondiabetics
Study group | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Non diabetics | Diabetics | ||
n(%) | n(%) | ||
N | 203 | 210 | |
Age (years), mean (SD) | 49.5 (±10.6) | 50.7 (±10.2) | 0.248 |
Gender | |||
Male | 71(35.0) | 72(34.3) | 0.883 |
Female | 132(65.0) | 138(65.7) | |
Duration of Diabetes (years) mean (±SD) | *NA | 6.3(±5.7) | - |
Any Hand Abnormality | 10 (4.9) | 43(20.5) | < 0.001 |
Any Shoulder Abnormality | 9 (4.4) | 41(19.5) | < 0.001 |
Any Upper limb Abnormality | 16 (7.9) | 69(32.9) | < 0.001 |
Trigger Finger | 1 (0.5) | 8(3.8) | 0.037 |
Dupuytrens Contracture | 0 | 2(1.0) | |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | 4 (2.0) | 19(9.0) | 0.002 |
Limited Joint Mobility | 5 (2.5) | 20(9.5) | 0.003 |
Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder | 5 (2.5) | 23(11.0) | 0.001 |
Tendonitis | 4 (2.0) | 20(9.5) | 0.001 |
GALS screen | 67(33.0) | 114(54.3) | < 0.001 |