‘Can bone and joint problems occur due to diabetes?’ It is one of the common questions asked by patients when they visit the best Orthopaedic Hospital in Ludhiana. Understand that, if you have diabetes you are at increased risk of getting joint and bone problems. At Hunjan Hospital, many diabetic patients have undergone successful and safe Knee Replacement in Ludhiana to live the better life than they always wished for. In this blog, we have mentioned the bone and joint problems which are due to diabetes.

Most common bone and joint problems associated with diabetes

• Charcot joint

Charcot joint is also known as ‘Neuropathic arthropathy’. The condition occurs when the joint deteriorates due to nerve damage. In most cases, the feet are affected.

Symptoms of Charcot joint

• Numbness

• Tingling sensation

• Swelling, redness, and warm

• The affected area can get deformed

Treatment of Charcot joint

Early detection is important to slow down the progression. You should not do weight-bearing activities. The doctor will suggest you use orthotic support for the affected joint.

• Diabetic hand syndrome

Diabetic hand syndrome makes the person’s hand skin thick and waxy. Due to the syndrome, finger movement is limited. Although, its cause is not known. The chances are more in individuals who are diabetes for a long time.

Symptoms of Diabetic Hand Syndrome

• Not able to press the play together as flat

• Not able to extend the fingers

Treatment of Diabetic hand syndrome

• Keep the blood glucose level right

• Do physical therapy

• Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a type of joint disorder that breaks the joint cartilage. Individuals with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of getting osteoarthritis, and they are overweight also.

Symptoms of osteoarthritis

• Joint pain

• Joint stiffness
• Swelling

• Joint movement or flexibility reduces

Treatment of osteoarthritis

Some of the best treatment options are:

• Exercise regularly

• Maintain a healthy weight

• Rest the affected joint & take proper care, as suggested by the doctor

• Get physical therapy

• Take medications on time

If the situation gets worse, then the doctor will suggest you knee or hip replacement to lessen the pain and improve your knee mobility.

• Osteoporosis

Due to osteoporosis, the bones get weak that increases the chances of fracture. Individuals with type 1 diabetes are at more risk of getting osteoporosis.

Symptoms of Osteoporosis

Initially, it does not show any symptoms but as the condition gets advanced it leads to:

• Stooped posture

• Loss of height

• Bone fracture

Treatment of Osteoporosis

You need to follow a healthy lifestyle like do regular walking, eat a nutritious meal filled with Vitamin D & calcium. Take the necessary supplements suggested by the doctor.

• DISH (Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis)

DISH is also known as Forestier Disease. In this condition, the ligaments & tendons get hard that primarily affects the spine. The problem can occur with type 2 diabetes, and insulin-like growth or insulin presence which leads to new bone growth.

Symptoms of DISH

• Stiffness

• Pain

• Reduced range of motion

• Neck & back stiffness

Treatment of DISH

The doctor will give you the treatment to manage symptoms, and the possible treatment options are:

• Pain relievers (Tylenol & others)

• Surgery, in few cases, when the bone grows due to this problem

Consult the best ortho doctor

If you are worried about your bone or joint health, then without delaying a single second consult the best ortho doctor.

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