OBJECTIVES Secondary to peripheral neuropathy, plantar hyperpressure is a proven risk factor for foot ulceration. But limited joint mobility (LJM) and soft tissue abnormalities may also contribute. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships among thickness of plantar fascia, mobility of the metatarso-phalangeal joint, and forces expressed under the metatarsal heads. RESEARCH DESI...

“Early intervention in order to prevent potential disaster in the management of Diabetic foot is not only a great responsibility, but also a great opportunity” Despite advances in our understanding and treatment of diabetes mellitus, diabetic foot disease still remains a terrifying problem. Diabetes is recognized as the most common cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation in the western wor...

UNLABELLED  Objective. This study was aimed at identifying factors that affect the healing of foot ulcers among patients with type 2 diabetes, focusing on the evaluation of oxidative stress-one marker of the inflammatory response. METHODS A cross sectional study comprised of 96 subjects who were divided into 6 groups (16 subjects in each group). The groups were classified as non-diabetic con...

This e-letter is created to help you take part of the latest research in the area of orthopaedic technology and biomechanics. The articles are presented in a summarized version. This issue is covering the areas of diabetics, sport medicine/orthotics and prosthetics. Diabetic gait and posture abnormalities: A biomechanical investigation through three dimensional gait analysis Clinical Biomechani...