On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
The establishment of a new neurodegenerative Charcot mouse model is a potentially significant step forward in this area which has long been neglected. This study, conducted by Zachary A. Koroneos and team, offers invaluable insights into Charcot neuropathic arthropathy, a condition often associated with diabetes and known for its severe impact on the lower limbs.... Continue Reading →
Introduction: Charcot foot (CF), a significant complication in diabetic patients with distal peripheral neuropathy, has had its incidence and prevalence widely debated. A groundbreaking Swedish study, published in Diabetes Care (December 2023), now provides a comprehensive nationwide perspective. Study Overview: Spanning from 2001 to 2016, the study utilized three key Swedish registries to identify CF... Continue Reading →
Excellent work from our friends and colleagues at the Balgrist in Zurich. Abstract Background: Charcot arthropathy (CN) can ultimately lead to limb loss despite appropriate treatment. Initial conservative treatment is the accepted treatment in case of a plantigrade foot. The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the mid- to long-term clinical course of CN... Continue Reading →
