Factors Associated with Callus Formation in the Plantar Region through Gait Measurement in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy: An Observational Case-Control Study

Factors Associated with Callus Formation in the Plantar Region through Gait Measurement in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy: An Observational Case-Control Study

Callus has been identified as a risk factor leading to severe diabetic foot ulcer; thus, it is necessary to prevent its formation. Callus formation under the first, second, and fifth metatarsal heads (MTHs) is associated with external forces (pressure and shear stress) during walking. However, the g...

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Main Authors: Ayumi Amemiya, Hiroshi Noguchi, Makoto Oe, Kimie Takehara, Yumiko Ohashi, Ryo Suzuki, Toshimasa Yamauchi, Takashi Kadowaki, Hiromi Sanada, Taketoshi Mori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
diabetic foot
diabetic neuropathies
foot
footwear characteristics
lower extremity joint angles
shear stress
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/20/17/4863

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