Mohammed R Halawa1, Yara M Eid2, Rana A El-Hilaly3, Mona M Abdelsalam4, Amr H Amer5. 1. Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Ramsis Street, Abbassia Square, Cairo, 11591, Egypt. Electronic address: m_halawa@hotmail.com. 2. Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Ramsis Street, Abbassia Square, Cairo, 11591, Egypt. Electronic address: dryara_eid@med.asu.edu.eg. 3. Department of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Ramsis Street, Abbassia Square, Cairo, 11591, Egypt. Electronic address: relhilaly@med.asu.edu.eg. 4. Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Ramsis Street, Abbassia Square, Cairo, 11591, Egypt. Electronic address: Dr.mm.abdelsalambesibes@med.asu.edu.eg. 5. Resident in National institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology, 16 Kaser el-Einy Street, Al-Sayda Zeinab, Cairo, Egypt. Electronic address: ascorpion36@hotmail.com.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Foot disease is a common complication of type 2 diabetes that can have tragic consequences. Abnormal plantar pressures are considered to play a major role in the pathologies of neuropathic ulcers in the diabetic foot. AIM: To examine Relationship of Planter Pressure and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with and without Neuropathy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was conducted on 50 type 2 diabetic patients and 30 healthy volunteers. BMI calculation, disease duration, Hemoglobin A1c and presence of neuropathy (by history, foot examination and DN4 questionnaire) were recorded. Plantar pressure was recorded for all patients using the Mat-scan (Tekscan, Inc.vers. 6.34 Boston USA) in static conditions (standing) and dynamic conditions (taking a step on the Mat-scan). Plantar pressures (kPa) were determined at the five metatarsal areas, mid foot area, medial and lateral heel areas and medial three toes. RESULTS: Static and dynamic plantar pressures in both right and left feet were significantly higher in diabetic with neuropathy group than in control group in measured areas (P<0.05). Static and dynamic pressures in right and left feet were significantly higher in diabetic with neuropathy group than in diabetic without neuropathy group in measured areas (P<0.05). On comparison between controls and diabetic without neuropathy group there was a significant difference in plantar pressures especially in metatarsal areas (P<0.05). No significant correlations were present between the studied variables age, disease duration, BMI and HbA1c and plantar pressures in all studied areas. CONCLUSION: Persons with diabetic neuropathy have elevated peak plantar pressure (PPP) compared to patients without neuropathy and control group. HbA1c% as a surrogate for glycemic control had no direct impact on peak planter pressure, yet it indirectly impacts neuropathy evolution through out disease duration eventually leading to the drastic planter pressure and gait biomechanics changes.
INTRODUCTION:Foot disease is a common complication of type 2 diabetes that can have tragic consequences. Abnormal plantar pressures are considered to play a major role in the pathologies of neuropathic ulcers in the diabetic foot. AIM: To examine Relationship of Planter Pressure and Glycemic Control in Type 2 DiabeticPatients with and without Neuropathy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was conducted on 50 type 2 diabeticpatients and 30 healthy volunteers. BMI calculation, disease duration, Hemoglobin A1c and presence of neuropathy (by history, foot examination and DN4 questionnaire) were recorded. Plantar pressure was recorded for all patients using the Mat-scan (Tekscan, Inc.vers. 6.34 Boston USA) in static conditions (standing) and dynamic conditions (taking a step on the Mat-scan). Plantar pressures (kPa) were determined at the five metatarsal areas, mid foot area, medial and lateral heel areas and medial three toes. RESULTS: Static and dynamic plantar pressures in both right and left feet were significantly higher in diabetic with neuropathy group than in control group in measured areas (P<0.05). Static and dynamic pressures in right and left feet were significantly higher in diabetic with neuropathy group than in diabetic without neuropathy group in measured areas (P<0.05). On comparison between controls and diabetic without neuropathy group there was a significant difference in plantar pressures especially in metatarsal areas (P<0.05). No significant correlations were present between the studied variables age, disease duration, BMI and HbA1c and plantar pressures in all studied areas. CONCLUSION:Persons with diabetic neuropathy have elevated peak plantar pressure (PPP) compared to patients without neuropathy and control group. HbA1c% as a surrogate for glycemic control had no direct impact on peak planter pressure, yet it indirectly impacts neuropathy evolution through out disease duration eventually leading to the drastic planter pressure and gait biomechanics changes.
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