Effect of flexor tendon tenotomy of the diabetic hammertoe on plantar pressure: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of flexor tendon tenotomy treatment of the diabetic hammertoe deformity on plantar pressure.

Research design and methods

The study was a substudy including participants from a randomized study on tenotomy treatment of diabetic hammertoes. This study was conducted between December 20, 2019 and June 22, 2021. Participants were randomized to tenotomy and standard non-surgical treatment or standard non-surgical treatment alone. Barefoot plantar pressure measurement was performed pre-intervention and 3 months post-intervention. Primary outcome was change in peak plantar pressure post tenotomy treatment.

Results

Of the 95 participants screened in the original study, 45 (57.8% male) were included andcomple

SUBMITTER: Asko Andersen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11624764 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature