The Prevalence of Pronator Teres Syndrome among Male and Female with Type II Diabetes Mellitus
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Background: Pronator Teres Syndrome (PTS) is a condition characterized by the entrapment of the median nerve at the elbow, often resulting in pain, numbness, and weakness in the forearm and hand. While the relationship between diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathies is well-established, the prevalence of PTS in individuals with Type II Diabetes Mellitus and its correlation with gender remains underexplored.
Objective: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of PTS among patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus and to investigate the potential correlation between PTS and gender.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 100 participants (50 males and 50 females) with Type II Diabetes Mellitus, recruited from a tertiary care facility in Sindh over a six-month period. Participants were subjected to the resisted pronation/supination test to diagnose PTS. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, with the Chi-square test applied to examine the correlation between PTS prevalence and gender. A p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: Of the 100 participants, 45 tested positive for PTS, with a slightly higher prevalence among females (24) compared to males (21). However, the statistical analysis revealed no significant correlation between PTS prevalence and gender (p-value = 0.546). The age distribution of participants showed a broad range, with the highest frequency in the 40 to 45 years and more than 60 years age groups, each constituting 22% of the sample.
Conclusion: The study concludes that there is no significant correlation between the prevalence of PTS and gender among patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus. These findings suggest that PTS affects males and females with Type II Diabetes Mellitus equally, indicating that gender does not play a discernible role in the prevalence of PTS within this population.
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