On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
We often talk about the "Princess and the Pea" in our line of work, but for our patients with neuropathy, the story is reversed. The pea—or the rock, or the seam—is there, but the princess simply cannot feel it. A fascinating new narrative review just published in J. Clin. Med. by Carral-Sota and colleagues drives... Continue Reading →
Journal of Biomechanics Available online 3 January 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2025.112502 A Step Forward in Diabetic Footwear Research In an illuminating study led by L.E. Vossen, S.A. Bus, and J.J. Van Netten, our Dutch colleagues have taken an important conceptual step in redefining how we evaluate footwear designed for people with diabetes. Published in the Journal of Biomechanics,... Continue Reading →
Footwear plays a crucial role in the health and well-being of individuals with diabetes, particularly concerning the risk of foot ulceration. A recent systematic review published in Diabetic Medicine by Petra J. Jones, David G. Armstrong, Robert Frykberg, Melanie Davies, and Alex V. Rowlands, delves into this critical issue, examining the link between improperly fitting... Continue Reading →
A study published in The Foot explores the effects of sensorimotor training with an unstable shoe construction (USC) on barefoot pressure distribution in diabetic patients. The randomized controlled trial involved diabetic and non-diabetic groups, examining changes in foot pressure and contact times after a six-week training period. Key Findings: Reduced Pressure: Both diabetic and non-diabetic... Continue Reading →
This from our friend Luigi Uccioli and coworkers Abstract Background: Adequate compliance with wearing therapeutic footwear (TF) to prevent diabetic foot ulcers is known to be low. The primary aim of this study was to identify population awareness about the ulceration and/or recurrence risk according to footwear choice. The secondary aim was to evaluate the compliance... Continue Reading →
I apologize for the confusion earlier. Based on the information provided, here is a concise summary of the study for a blog post: A recent multicenter prospective study led by Mateo López-Moral and Raúl J Molines-Barroso along with our long-time SALSAmigo Prof. JL Martinez published in the journal Clinical Rehabilitation, has shed light on the... Continue Reading →
The Next Step in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Management: A Dive into the DIASSIST Study Protocol The DIASSIST study is heralded as the first to blend these diverse interventions, aiming to curtail the recurrence of foot ulcers, enhance footwear adherence, and score on cost-utility. The heart of this initiative is to not only alleviate the physical... Continue Reading →
From our colleagues in Madrid anchored by our long-time friend Jose Luis Lazaro Martinez. This was posted previously here. Aims To assesses the relationship between the wear and tear of therapeutic footwear (TF) and the risk of recurrence in diabetes remission patients. Methods Remission patients (N = 115) participated in this 5-year prospective study in a specialized Diabetic Foot Unit between... Continue Reading →
This manuscript from Luo and coworkers provides an update on one of the most important interventions we can provide our patients. Objective: To reduce diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) occurrence or recurrence, diabetic therapeutic footwear is widely recommended in clinical practice for at-risk patients. However, the effectiveness of therapeutic footwear is controversial. Thus, we performed a systematic... Continue Reading →
More wonderful work from our long-time SALSAmigos from the Complutense in Madrid. Aims to assesses the relationship between the wear and tear of therapeutic footwear (TF) and the risk of recurrence in diabetes remission patients. Methods Remission patients (N=115) participated in this 5-year prospective study in a specialized Diabetic Foot Unit between October 2016 and... Continue Reading →
