Acquired midfoot deformity and function in individuals with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes mellitus related medial column foot deformity is a major contributor to ulceration and amputation. However, little is known about the relationship between medial column alignment and function and the integrity of the soft tissues that support and move the medial column. The purposes of this study were to determine the predictors of medial column alignment and function in people with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.

Methods

23 participants with diabetes and neuropathy had radiographs, heel rise kinematics, magnetic resonance imaging and isokinetic muscle testing to measure: 1) medial column alignment (Meary's angle--the angle between the 1st metatarsal longitudinal axis and the talar head and neck), 2) medial column function (forefoot relative to hindfo

SUBMITTER: Hastings MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4779409 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature