Diabetic feet

Painless stress fractures in diabetic neuropathic feet.

We describe two patients with diabetes mellitus and associated neuropathy, who presented with painless foot swelling and no history of trauma. X-Rays revealed recent underlying fractures-in one of a metatarsus, and the other of a proximal phalanx. These were assumed to be 'stress' fractures unassociated with pain because of the severe sensory neuropathy. Though spontaneous fractures in neuropat...

'Thermal reflex therapy' a danger for diabetic feet.

Absent monofilament sensation in a type 2 diabetic feet

Neuropathy is a common complication which can affect up to 90% of patients with diabetes mellitus. Asymptomatic neuropathy is a common presentation. We present a case that emphasises the importance of foot screening in people with diabetes. It also highlights that patient education is key to prevent development of foot ulceration which can lead to amputations. In addition, pharmacological thera...

Can Henna Prevent Ulceration in Diabetic Feet at High Risk?

Diabetic foot infections are one of the most dreadful and costly complications of diabetes. Efforts have recently focused on preventive measures. The balance of moisture in the neuropathic foot is critical and challenging. Whilst the interdigital areas should be kept dry to prevent maceration and subsequent softening and thinning of the skin other areas of the foot should be managed for optimal...

Cold Feet ∗

Individuals often lose confidence in their prospects as they approach the ‘moment of truth.’ An axiomatic model of such individuals is provided. The model adapts and extends (by relaxing the Independence axiom) Gul and Pesendorfer’s model of temptation and self-control to capture an individual who changes her beliefs so as to become more pessimistic as payoff time approaches. In a variation of ...