223 IntroductIon In England, more hospital beds are filled with people who have diabetic foot complications, than are filled with all other diabetic complications combined.1 Diabetes may alter both the musculoskeletal and soft tissue mechanics in a manner that elevates plantar pressure and makes tissue damage more likely,2 causing non-resolving neuroischaemic ulcers at weight bearing sites.3 Mo...

background: considering the dramatic increasing rate of diabetes and consequently its related complications, most importantly diabetic peripheral neuropathy (dpn), challenges regarding proper treatment of dpn and its effect on the quality-of-life and care of diabetic patients, the aim of this current study is to evaluate the effect of intradermal botulinum toxin type a (btx-a) injections on pai...

Diabetes is the most common cause of peripheral neuropathy in the world. Both type 1 (insulin-dependent) and type 2 diabetes are commonly complicated by peripheral nerve disorders. Two main types of neuropathy are observed: the most common is a nerve fiber length-dependent, distal symmetrical sensory polyneuropathy with little motor involvement but frequent, and potentially life threatening, au...

Diabetes mellitus is a disease of complications and Diabetic Foot Syndrome is an important problem confronting society and health professionals. In USA one in four diabetics sustains foot ulcer and 40% of them lose their feet [1]. It accounts for 70% of non-traumatic amputations. In Joslin Diabetes Clinic, 25% admissions are due to foot ulcers. In Indian scene, the data is limited. In the study...

Background Diabetic foot complications are the most serious and costly problem of Diabetes Mellitus affecting substantially the quality of life of these patients. People with diabetic foot ulcers experience severe restrictions on daily life as a result of the ulcer. They face social isolation due to reduced mobility, they require frequent clinical treatment and constant caution to ensure that e...

Background: Endocrine disorders occasionally manifest themselves by their associated or induced cutaneous abnormalities. Skin is a frequently overlooked source of pathology. Several cutaneous abnormalities are more prevalent in diabetes mellitus. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the frequency of skin infections among type 2 diabetic patients and associated risk factors in Faisalab...

OBJECTIVE To study the effects of custom-made insoles on plantar pressures and load redistribution in neuropathic diabetic patients with foot deformity. DESIGN Cross-sectional. BACKGROUND Although custom-made insoles are commonly prescribed to diabetic patients, little quantitative data on their mechanical action exists. METHODS Regional in-shoe peak pressures and force-time integrals wer...

Background: Thermoregulation is a complex autonomic process to keep or to dissipate heat in the human body. Methods: In this work, by means of the thermogram of the plantar skin, the thermoregulation of healthy individuals, overweight-obese, and diabetic is discussed. Results: The thermograms of the plantar skin, for the healthy individuals, are: (1) symmetrical, the temperature distribution of...