Abstract
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a common medical condition affecting more than 6% of the world population. Besides well-known pathology like diabetic retinopathy and renal insufficiency, it carries important orthopedic implications, especially around the foot and ankle (diabetic foot).
Focus: This article focusses on the three major areas confronting the orthopedist: 1) changes in foot statics and biology leading to ulceration with or without osteomyelitis, 2) ankle fractures, particularly complications after a fracture and 3) Charcot foot.
Their pathophysiology, clinical features, classification, diagnostic dilemmas and treatment options are discussed.
Conclusion: DM is very common and is often associated with foot problems. Diabetic foot is a special condition that needs special attention. This article aims to provide the necessary knowledge to a better understanding and treatment of the diabetic foot.
Keywords: Diabetic foot, diabetes mellitus, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic shoe, charcot, neuropathy, ankle fracture.
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title:Orthopedic Aspects of the Diabetic Foot
Volume: 24 Issue: 12
Author(s): Elvira J.A. Tijdens-Creusen, Paul C. Jutte*, Wim M.H.H. Schoumakers, Melanie M. Van der Klauw and Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker
Affiliation:
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen,Netherlands
Keywords: Diabetic foot, diabetes mellitus, orthopedic surgery, orthopedic shoe, charcot, neuropathy, ankle fracture.
Abstract: Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a common medical condition affecting more than 6% of the world population. Besides well-known pathology like diabetic retinopathy and renal insufficiency, it carries important orthopedic implications, especially around the foot and ankle (diabetic foot).
Focus: This article focusses on the three major areas confronting the orthopedist: 1) changes in foot statics and biology leading to ulceration with or without osteomyelitis, 2) ankle fractures, particularly complications after a fracture and 3) Charcot foot.
Their pathophysiology, clinical features, classification, diagnostic dilemmas and treatment options are discussed.
Conclusion: DM is very common and is often associated with foot problems. Diabetic foot is a special condition that needs special attention. This article aims to provide the necessary knowledge to a better understanding and treatment of the diabetic foot.
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Tijdens-Creusen J.A. Elvira, Jutte C. Paul *, Schoumakers M.H.H. Wim, Van der Klauw M. Melanie and Wouthuyzen-Bakker Marjan, Orthopedic Aspects of the Diabetic Foot, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2018; 24 (12) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612824666180328120347
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612824666180328120347 |
Print ISSN 1381-6128 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1873-4286 |
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