In:
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, American Podiatric Medical Association, Vol. 93, No. 3 ( 2003-05-01), p. 214-220
Abstract:
This study examined the incidence of high peak plantar pressure and plantar callus in 211 adolescents with diabetes mellitus and 57 nondiabetic controls. The percentage of subjects with these anomalies was the same in both groups. Although diabetic subjects were no more likely than nondiabetic controls to have high peak plantar pressure and callus, these anomalies place individuals with diabetes at greater risk of future foot problems. The effects of orthoses, cushioning, and both in combination were monitored in 17 diabetic subjects with high peak plantar pressure and in 17 diabetic subjects with plantar callus; reductions of up to 63% were achieved. Twelve-month follow-up of diabetic subjects fitted with orthoses showed a significant reduction in peak plantar pressure even when the orthoses were removed. The diabetic subjects who had not received any interventions during the same 12-month period showed no significant change in peak plantar pressure. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 93(3): 214-220, 2003)
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
8750-7315
,
1930-8264
DOI:
10.7547/87507315-93-3-214
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Podiatric Medical Association
Publication Date:
2003
