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ArticleCurrent diabetes reviews2018

History, Prevalence and Assessment of Limited Joint Mobility, from Stiff Hand Syndrome to Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention: A Narrative Review of the Literature.

Piergiorgio Francia, Roberto Anichini, Giuseppe Seghieri, Alessandra De Bellis, Massimo Gulisano

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Article in Current diabetes reviews, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Piergiorgio FranciaDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Roberto AnichiniTuscany Regional Health Agency (ARS), Florence, Italy.
Giuseppe SeghieriDiabetes Unit, USL 3, Spedali Riuniti, Pistoia, Italy.
Alessandra De BellisTuscany Regional Health Agency (ARS), Florence, Italy.
Massimo GulisanoDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Agenzia Regionale di Sanità della Toscana · ITUniversity of Florence · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLimited Joint Mobility (LJM) is a dreaded complication of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). During the last half century, LJM has been studied in patients of different age because it has been considered useful for the monitoring of a patient's condition and for the prevention of vascular disease and diabetic foot.

objectivesThe main aims of this review are to describe the relationship between DM and joint mobility as well as its prevalence and assessment. We have also investigated the role of LJM in the development of diabetic foot ulcers. METHODOLOGY: An in-depth literature search was conducted to identify studies that examined the prevalence and characteristics of LJM in patients with DM of different types, age, durations and chronic complications.

resultsMany factors (therapy improvements, population characteristics and different evaluation methods) concur to hinder an exact assessment of the prevalence of LJM. However, it has been confirmed that LJM is widespread among patients with DM and may affect more than two-thirds of them in addition to being a major risk factor for foot ulcer. Its role in the monitoring of a patient's condition is also important for the definition of risk thresholds such as in patients with diabetic foot. The efficacy of exercise therapy for the treatment of LJM, also in patients at risk of foot ulcer, has not been discussed.

conclusionDifficulties encountered in the definition of the prevalence of LJM may hinder its study and the establishment of preventive interventions. However, LJM plays a key role in the monitoring of patients, especially those at risk for ulcer.

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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChildChild, PreschoolDiabetes ComplicationsDiabetic FootFemaleHand Deformities, AcquiredHand JointsHealth StatusHistory, 20th CenturyHistory, 21st CenturyHumansInfantassessmentdiabetic foot ulcershistoryLimited joint mobilityprevalenceprevention.

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