Predictive factors for diabetic foot ulceration: a systematic review

M Monteiro‐Soares, EJ Boyko, J Ribeiro… - Diabetes/metabolism …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Improving ability to predict and prevent diabetic foot ulceration is imperative because of the
high personal and financial costs of this complication. We therefore conducted a systematic …

Treatment for diabetic foot ulcers

PR Cavanagh, BA Lipsky, AW Bradbury, G Botek - The Lancet, 2005 - thelancet.com
People with diabetes develop foot ulcers because of neuropathy (sensory, motor, and
autonomic deficits), ischaemia, or both. The initiating injury may be from acute mechanical or …

Biomechanical characteristics of peripheral diabetic neuropathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of findings from the gait cycle, muscle activity and dynamic …

M Fernando, R Crowther, P Lazzarini, K Sangla… - Clinical …, 2013 - Elsevier
Background Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is an important cause of foot ulceration and limb
loss. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effect of diabetic peripheral …

Three-dimensional finite element analysis of the foot during standing—a material sensitivity study

JTM Cheung, M Zhang, AKL Leung, YB Fan - Journal of biomechanics, 2005 - Elsevier
Information on the internal stresses/strains in the human foot and the pressure distribution at
the plantar support interface under loading is useful in enhancing knowledge on the …

Development of a flexible PDMS capacitive pressure sensor for plantar pressure measurement

KF Lei, KF Lee, MY Lee - Microelectronic Engineering, 2012 - Elsevier
A flexible capacitive pressure sensor has been developed for plantar pressure
measurement in biomechanical application. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) material was …

The role of foot pressure measurement in the prediction and prevention of diabetic foot ulceration—A comprehensive review

KE Chatwin, CA Abbott, AJM Boulton… - Diabetes/Metabolism …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The predominant risk factor of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), peripheral neuropathy, results in
loss of protective sensation and is associated with abnormally high plantar pressures. DFU …

Identification of foot pathologies based on plantar pressure asymmetry

L Wafai, A Zayegh, J Woulfe, SM Aziz, R Begg - Sensors, 2015 - mdpi.com
Foot pathologies can negatively influence foot function, consequently impairing gait during
daily activity, and severely impacting an individual's quality of life. These pathologies are …

Laser‐induced graphene piezoresistive sensors synthesized directly on cork insoles for gait analysis

AF Carvalho, AJS Fernandes, R Martins… - Advanced Materials …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Monitorization of gait‐related parameters is of the utmost importance to prevent
complications in several diseases, ensuring affordable healthcare for the growing amount of …

Balance training following stroke: effects of task-oriented exercises with and without altered sensory input

JF Bayouk, JP Boucher, A Leroux - International Journal of …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a task-oriented exercise program
with and without altered sensory input on postural stability in subjects with stroke. Sixteen …

A review of the mechanisms implicated in the pathogenesis of the diabetic foot

TL Dinh, A Veves - The international journal of lower …, 2005 - journals.sagepub.com
The developmental pathway toward diabetic foot ulceration is best described as
multifactorial. A critical triad of neuropathy, minor foot trauma, and foot deformity has been …