Orthotic approach to prevention and management of diabetic foot: A narrative reviewopen access
- Authors
- Chang, Min Cheol; Choo, Yoo Jin; Park, In Sik; Park, Myung Woo; Kim, Du Hwan
- Issue Date
- Nov-2022
- Publisher
- BAISHIDENG PUBLISHING GROUP INC
- Keywords
- Diabetic foot; Foot ulcers; Charcot arthropathy; Shoes; Foot orthosis
- Citation
- WORLD JOURNAL OF DIABETES, v.13, no.11, pp 912 - 920
- Pages
- 9
- Journal Title
- WORLD JOURNAL OF DIABETES
- Volume
- 13
- Number
- 11
- Start Page
- 912
- End Page
- 920
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/71319
- DOI
- 10.4239/wjd.v13.i11.912
- ISSN
- 1948-9358
1948-9358
- Abstract
- Diabetic foot is a common complication affecting more than one-fifth of patients with diabetes. If not treated in time, it may lead to diabetic foot ulcers or Charcot arthropathy. For the management of diabetic foot, shoe modifications and orthoses can be used to reduce pressure on the affected foot or provide the foot with increased stability. In addition, the shoe modifications and orthotic devices can relieve patient discomfort during walking. Appropriate shoe modifications include changing the insole material, modifying the heel height, adding a steel shank or rocker sole, and using in-depth shoes. Alternatively, a walking brace or ankle-foot orthosis can be used to reduce the pressure on the affected foot. The purpose of this narrative review was to provide a reference guide to support clinicians in prescribing shoe modifications and foot orthoses to treat diabetic foot ulcers and Charcot arthropathy.
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