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Lazzarini PA, Armstrong DG, Crews RT, Gooday C, Jarl G, Kirketerp-Moller K, Viswanathan V, Bus SA. Effectiveness of offloading interventions for people with diabetes-related foot ulcers: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2024; 40:e3650. [PMID: 37292021 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Offloading treatment is crucial to heal diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFU). This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of offloading interventions for people with DFU. METHODS We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane databases, and trials registries for all studies relating to offloading interventions in people with DFU to address 14 clinical question comparisons. Outcomes included ulcers healed, plantar pressure, weight-bearing activity, adherence, new lesions, falls, infections, amputations, quality of life, costs, cost-effectiveness, balance, and sustained healing. Included controlled studies were independently assessed for risk of bias and had key data extracted. Meta-analyses were performed when outcome data from studies could be pooled. Evidence statements were developed using the GRADE approach when outcome data existed. RESULTS From 19,923 studies screened, 194 eligible studies were identified (47 controlled, 147 non-controlled), 35 meta-analyses performed, and 128 evidence statements developed. We found non-removable offloading devices likely increase ulcers healed compared to removable offloading devices (risk ratio [RR] 1.24, 95% CI 1.09-1.41; N = 14, n = 1083), and may increase adherence, cost-effectiveness and decrease infections, but may increase new lesions. Removable knee-high offloading devices may make little difference to ulcers healed compared to removable ankle-high offloading devices (RR 1.00, 0.86-1.16; N = 6, n = 439), but may decrease plantar pressure and adherence. Any offloading device may increase ulcers healed (RR 1.39, 0.89-2.18; N = 5, n = 235) and cost-effectiveness compared to therapeutic footwear and may decrease plantar pressure and infections. Digital flexor tenotomies with offloading devices likely increase ulcers healed (RR 2.43, 1.05-5.59; N = 1, n = 16) and sustained healing compared to devices alone, and may decrease plantar pressure and infections, but may increase new transfer lesions. Achilles tendon lengthening with offloading devices likely increase ulcers healed (RR 1.10, 0.97-1.27; N = 1, n = 64) and sustained healing compared to devices alone, but likely increase new heel ulcers. CONCLUSIONS Non-removable offloading devices are likely superior to all other offloading interventions to heal most plantar DFU. Digital flexor tenotomies and Achilles tendon lengthening in combination with offloading devices are likely superior for some specific plantar DFU locations. Otherwise, any offloading device is probably superior to therapeutic footwear and other non-surgical offloading interventions to heal most plantar DFU. However, all these interventions have low-to-moderate certainty of evidence supporting their outcomes and more high-quality trials are needed to improve our certainty for the effectiveness of most offloading interventions.
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- P A Lazzarini
- School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine's Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR), Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Elsie Bertram Diabetes Centre, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- University Health Care Research Center, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Copenhagen Wound Healing Center, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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In more than 30 years of scientific literature (1986-2021), the few published studies on the management of CPDFUs by DMOs showed satisfactory clinical and radiographic outcomes. Although these reports were all case series, their data suggest that DMOs, performed at a different level of the distal metatarsal bones, are an effective surgical treatment option for achieving rapid healing of CPDFUs and preventing their recurrence after balancing the pressures in diabetic forefeet. Hence, DMOs can be a valid alternative treatment method also for CPDFUs with chronic infection, ulcers penetrating deep structures, and even ulcers with osteomyelitis at the metatarsophalangeal level.
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Kaminski MR, Golledge J, Lasschuit JWJ, Schott KH, Charles J, Cheney J, Raspovic A. Australian guideline on prevention of foot ulceration: part of the 2021 Australian evidence-based guidelines for diabetes-related foot disease. J Foot Ankle Res 2022; 15:53. [PMID: 35791023 PMCID: PMC9258081 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-022-00534-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There are no current Australian guidelines on the prevention of diabetes-related foot ulceration (DFU). A national expert panel aimed to systematically identify and adapt suitable international guidelines to the Australian context to create new Australian evidence-based guidelines on prevention of first-ever and/or recurrent DFU. These guidelines will include for the first-time considerations for rural and remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. METHODS The National Health and Medical Research Council procedures were followed to adapt suitable international guidelines on DFU prevention to the Australian health context. This included a search of public databases after which the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) prevention guideline was deemed the most appropriate for adaptation. The 16 IWGDF prevention recommendations were assessed using the ADAPTE and GRADE systems to decide if they should be adopted, adapted or excluded for the new Australian guideline. The quality of evidence and strength of recommendation ratings were re-evaluated with reference to the Australian context. This guideline underwent public consultation, further revision, and approval by national peak bodies. RESULTS Of the 16 original IWGDF prevention recommendations, nine were adopted, six were adapted and one was excluded. It is recommended that all people at increased risk of DFU are assessed at intervals corresponding to the IWGDF risk ratings. For those at increased risk, structured education about appropriate foot protection, inspection, footwear, weight-bearing activities, and foot self-care is recommended. Prescription of orthotic interventions and/or medical grade footwear, providing integrated foot care, and self-monitoring of foot skin temperatures (contingent on validated, user-friendly and affordable systems becoming available in Australia) may also assist in preventing DFU. If the above recommended non-surgical treatment fails, the use of various surgical interventions for the prevention of DFU can be considered. CONCLUSIONS This new Australian evidence-based guideline on prevention of DFU, endorsed by 10 national peak bodies, provides specific recommendations for relevant health professionals and consumers in the Australian context to prevent DFU. Following these recommendations should achieve better DFU prevention outcomes in Australia.
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- Michelle R Kaminski
- Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. .,Department of Podiatry, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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- Queensland Research Centre for Peripheral Vascular Disease, College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.,The Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, The Townsville University Hospital, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Healthy Ageing, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Southern Cross University School of Health and Human Sciences / Pedorthics, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- First Peoples Health Unit, Health Group, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Outcomes of Tendo-Achilles lengthening and weight-bearing total contact cast for management of early midfoot charcot neuroarthropathy. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2021; 17:128-138. [PMID: 33816109 PMCID: PMC8010452 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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AIM OF STUDY To report outcomes of tendo-Achilles lengthening (TAL) followed by weight-bearing total contact cast (TCC) in the out-patient setting for patients presented with midfoot Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) and, develop a new classification system for midfoot CN based on this experience. PATIENT AND METHODS Published evidence suggests that tight Achilles-gastrocnemius-soleus complex is the deforming force in the initiation and progression of midfoot CN and TAL has shown to improve the range of ankle dorsiflexion and reduction of midfoot plantar pressures. We utilised this technique in the out-patient setting followed by weight-bearing TCC for all new patients who presented with a diagnosis of midfoot CN from February 2018.We report their outcomes after a 12 months follow-up and propose a new classification system based on the clinical and radiographic parameters. RESULTS TAL followed by weight-bearing TCC was performed in 33 feet. In 30 feet, the disease progression either stopped or receded to a lower stage on the new classification system. The procedure was well tolerated by patients in an out-patient setting and there were no reported complications such as wound healing, complete transaction of tendon or deep vein thrombosis. At 12 months follow-up, 30 of 33 pts returned to their pre-procedure level of mobilisation with their usual walking aids or customised shoes. The inter-observer agreement was k = 0.86 for read 1 and k = 0.96 for read 2; and intra-observer agreement ranged from 0.93 to 1.00 for the double read indicating excellent inter-observer and intra-observer agreement. CONCLUSION TAL followed by weight-bearing TCC is a safe and well tolerated procedure when performed in an out-patient setting. The Charcot disease of the midfoot slowed in the early stages of midfoot CN and in some cases, receded. The new classification system is easy to use, reliable, reproducible and sensitive enough to detect changes in the disease progression.
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Liette MD, Crisologo PA, Johnson LJ, Henning JA, Rodriguez-Collazo ER, Masadeh S. A Surgical Approach to Location-specific Neuropathic Foot Ulceration. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2021; 38:31-53. [PMID: 33220743 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The management of pedal ulcerations is often challenging because of a failure to correct underlying biomechanical deformities. Without correcting the biomechanical driving force creating the increased plantar pressures, it is unlikely for routine wound care to provide lasting solutions to pedal ulcerations. Patients with diabetes often experience glycosylation of their tendons, leading to contracture and pursuant deformity, creating imbalanced pressure distributions and eventual plantar ulceration. This article evaluates the efficacy of various lower extremity tendon transfers to balance the foot and redistribute plantar pressures to prevent or heal ulceration.
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- Michael D Liette
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0513, Cincinnati, OH 45276, USA
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- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0513, Cincinnati, OH 45276, USA
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- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0513, Cincinnati, OH 45276, USA
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- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Staff Podiatrist Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 580 Walnut Street, Apt 803, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Presence Saint Joseph Hospital, Adults & Pediatric Ilizarov Limb Deformity Correction, Peripheral Nerve Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2913 North Commonwealth Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
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- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Director of Podiatric Surgery Residency University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati Veteran Affairs Medical Center, 231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0513, Cincinnati, OH 45276, USA.
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Yammine K, Assi C. Surgery Versus Nonsurgical Methods in Treating Neuropathic Plantar Forefoot Ulcers: A Meta-Analysis of Comparative Studies. INT J LOW EXTR WOUND 2020; 21:7-17. [PMID: 32525725 DOI: 10.1177/1534734620923425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) is usually based on local debridement, topical agents, and nonsurgical off-loading. When compared with nonsurgical methods, a number of articles reported better results with surgery. The aim of this meta-analysis was to collate quantitative evidence on the outcomes of surgery versus nonsurgical treatment (NST) of DFUs. Databases were searched from inception to September 2019. PRISMA guidelines were followed, and the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools were used to appraise studies' quality. Nine studies were included totalizing 436 ulcers (216 treated with surgery and 220 DFUs with NST). The primary outcome was the healing rate. The secondary outcomes were time to heal, recurrence rate, transfer rate, infection rate, and amputation/revision surgery rate. The risk differences (RDs) between the healing rates following surgery and NST for infected and noninfected ulcers were 17% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.012-0.328, P = .03) and 19.2% (95% CI = 0.050-0.334, P = .008), respectively, in favor of surgery. The amputation/revision surgery rate was significantly better following surgery for both types of ulcers. Noninfected ulcers demonstrated significantly lesser time to heal, recurrence, and infection rates following surgery. This meta-analysis demonstrated that surgery was superior to NST in treating infected and noninfected neuropathic plantar wounds.
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- Kaissar Yammine
- The Diabetic Foot Clinic, Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon.,Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.,Center for Evidence-Based Anatomy, Sport & Orthopedics Research, Beirut, Lebanon
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- The Diabetic Foot Clinic, Lebanese American University Medical Center-Rizk Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon.,Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.,Center for Evidence-Based Anatomy, Sport & Orthopedics Research, Beirut, Lebanon
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van Netten JJ, Raspovic A, Lavery LA, Monteiro-Soares M, Rasmussen A, Sacco ICN, Bus SA. Prevention of foot ulcers in the at-risk patient with diabetes: a systematic review. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2020; 36 Suppl 1:e3270. [PMID: 31957213 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2019] [Revised: 09/01/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Prevention of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes is important to help reduce the substantial burden on both patient and health resources. A comprehensive analysis of reported interventions is needed to better inform healthcare professionals about effective prevention. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the effectiveness of interventions to help prevent both first and recurrent foot ulcers in persons with diabetes who are at risk for this complication. We searched the available medical scientific literature in PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane databases for original research studies on preventative interventions. We screened trial registries for additional studies not found in our search and unpublished trials. Two independent reviewers assessed data from controlled studies for methodological quality, and extracted and presented this in evidence and risk of bias tables. From the 13,490 records screened, 35 controlled studies and 46 non-controlled studies were included. Few controlled studies, which were of generally low to moderate quality, were identified on the prevention of a first foot ulcer. For the prevention of recurrent plantar foot ulcers, there is benefit for the use of daily foot skin temperature measurements, and for therapeutic footwear with demonstrated plantar pressure relief, provided it is consistently worn by the patient. For prevention of ulcer recurrence, there is some evidence for providing integrated foot care, and no evidence for a single session of education.Surgical interventions have been shown effective in selected patients, but the evidence base is small. Foot-related exercises do not appear to prevent a first foot ulcer. A small increase in the level of weight-bearing daily activities does not seem to increase the risk for foot ulceration. The evidence base to support the use of specific self-management and footwear interventions for the prevention of recurrent plantar foot ulcers is quite strong. The evidence is weak for the use of other, sometimes widely applied, interventions, and is practically non-existent for the prevention of a first foot ulcer and non-plantar foot ulcer.
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- Jaap J van Netten
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Diabetic Foot Clinic, Department of Surgery, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Almelo, The Netherlands
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- Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- MEDCIDES: Departamento de Medicina da Comunidade Informação e Decisão em Saúde & CINTESIS - Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy Department, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Lazzarini PA, Jarl G, Gooday C, Viswanathan V, Caravaggi CF, Armstrong DG, Bus SA. Effectiveness of offloading interventions to heal foot ulcers in persons with diabetes: a systematic review. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2020; 36 Suppl 1:e3275. [PMID: 32176438 PMCID: PMC8370012 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2019] [Revised: 09/01/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Offloading interventions are commonly used in clinical practice to heal foot ulcers. The aim of this updated systematic review is to investigate the effectiveness of offloading interventions to heal diabetic foot ulcers. METHODS We updated our previous systematic review search of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases to also include original studies published between July 29, 2014 and August 13, 2018 relating to four offloading intervention categories in populations with diabetic foot ulcers: (a) offloading devices, (b) footwear, (c) other offloading techniques, and (d) surgical offloading techniques. Outcomes included ulcer healing, plantar pressure, ambulatory activity, adherence, adverse events, patient-reported measures, and cost-effectiveness. Included controlled studies were assessed for methodological quality and had key data extracted into evidence and risk of bias tables. Included non-controlled studies were summarised on a narrative basis. RESULTS We identified 41 studies from our updated search for a total of 165 included studies. Six included studies were meta-analyses, 26 randomised controlled trials (RCTs), 13 other controlled studies, and 120 non-controlled studies. Five meta-analyses and 12 RCTs provided high-quality evidence for non-removable knee-high offloading devices being more effective than removable offloading devices and therapeutic footwear for healing plantar forefoot and midfoot ulcers. Total contact casts (TCCs) and non-removable knee-high walkers were shown to be equally effective. Moderate-quality evidence exists for removable knee-high and ankle-high offloading devices being equally effective in healing, but knee-high devices have a larger effect on reducing plantar pressure and ambulatory activity. Low-quality evidence exists for the use of felted foam and surgical offloading to promote healing of plantar forefoot and midfoot ulcers. Very limited evidence exists for the efficacy of any offloading intervention for healing plantar heel ulcers, non-plantar ulcers, and neuropathic ulcers with infection or ischemia. CONCLUSION Strong evidence supports the use of non-removable knee-high offloading devices (either TCC or non-removable walker) as the first-choice offloading intervention for healing plantar neuropathic forefoot and midfoot ulcers. Removable offloading devices, either knee-high or ankle-high, are preferred as second choice over other offloading interventions. The evidence bases to support any other offloading intervention is still weak and more high-quality controlled studies are needed in these areas.
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- Peter A. Lazzarini
- School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland
University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Allied Health Research Collaborative, The Prince Charles
Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Faculty of
Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- University Health Care Research Center, Faculty of Medicine
and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Elsie Bertram Diabetes Centre, Norfolk and Norwich
University Hospitals, Norwich, UK
- School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia,
Norwich, UK
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- Diabetic Foot Department, IRCCS Multimedica Group, Milan,
Italy
- University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA),
Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California
(USC), Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Rehabilitation
Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Bus SA, Lavery LA, Monteiro-Soares M, Rasmussen A, Raspovic A, Sacco ICN, van Netten JJ. Guidelines on the prevention of foot ulcers in persons with diabetes (IWGDF 2019 update). Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2020; 36 Suppl 1:e3269. [PMID: 32176451 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.3269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 154] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) has published evidence-based guidelines on the prevention and management of diabetic foot disease since 1999. This guideline is on the prevention of foot ulceration in persons with diabetes and updates the 2015 IWGDF prevention guideline. We followed the GRADE methodology to devise clinical questions and critically important outcomes in the PICO format, to conduct a systematic review of the medical-scientific literature, and to write recommendations and their rationale. The recommendations are based on the quality of evidence found in the systematic review, expert opinion where evidence was not available, and a weighing of the benefits and harms, patient preferences, feasibility and applicability, and costs related to the intervention. We recommend to screen a person at very low risk for ulceration annually for loss of protective sensation and peripheral artery disease and persons at higher risk at higher frequencies for additional risk factors. For preventing a foot ulcer, educate the at-risk patient about appropriate foot self-care and treat any pre-ulcerative sign on the foot. Instruct moderate-to-high risk patients to wear accommodative properly fitting therapeutic footwear, and consider instructing them to monitor foot skin temperature. Prescribe therapeutic footwear that has a demonstrated plantar pressure relieving effect during walking to prevent plantar foot ulcer recurrence. In patients that fail non-surgical treatment for an active or imminent ulcer, consider surgical intervention; we suggest not to use a nerve decompression procedure. Provide integrated foot care for high-risk patients to prevent ulcer recurrence. Following these recommendations will help health care professionals to provide better care for persons with diabetes at risk of foot ulceration, to increase the number of ulcer-free days, and to reduce the patient and health care burden of diabetic foot disease.
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- Sicco A Bus
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- MEDCIDES: Departamento de Medicina da Comunidade Informação e Decisão em Saúde and CINTESIS-Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy department, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- School of Clinical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
- Diabetic Foot Clinic, Department of Surgery, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Almelo and Hengelo, The Netherlands
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Greene CJ, Bibbo C. The Lisfranc Amputation: A More Reliable Level of Amputation With Proper Intraoperative Tendon Balancing. J Foot Ankle Surg 2018. [PMID: 28633785 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2017.01.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Traditional transmetatarsal amputations are a reliable level of amputation. However, amputations at the Lisfranc level have met with limited success owing to improper biomechanics resulting from tendon imbalance, ultimately leading to foot deformity positions and an unstable soft tissue envelope with ensuing skin breakdown, infection, and below-the-knee amputation. We describe proper tendon rebalancing that results in improved biomechanics and a more reliable and stable amputation at the more proximal Lisfranc level.
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- Christopher J Greene
- Surgeon, Foot & Ankle Surgeons of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK; Clinical Instructor, Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma/Cleveland Clinic Foundation Podiatric Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery Residency, Oklahoma City, OK
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- Chief of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthoplastics, Microsurgery & Limb Savage Service, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics/International Limb Lengthening Center, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD.
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Equinus is linked to most lower extremity biomechanically related disorders. Defining equinus as ankle joint dorsiflexion less than 5° of dorsiflexion with the knee extended is the basis for evaluation and management of the deformity. Consistent evaluation methodology using a goniometer with the subtalar joint in neutral position and midtarsal joint supinated while dorsiflexing the ankle with knee extended provides a consistent clinical examination. For equinus deformity with an associated disorder, comprehensive treatment mandates treatment of the equinus deformity. Surgical treatment of equinus offers multiple procedures but the Baumann gastrocnemius recession is preferred based on deformity correction without weakness.
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- Patrick A DeHeer
- Surgery Department, Indiana University Health North Hospital, Carmel, IN, USA; Surgery Department, Johnson Memorial Hospital, Franklin, IN, USA; Department of Podiatric Medicine and Radiology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL, USA.
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Boffeli TJ, Smith SR, Abben KW. Complete Fifth Ray Amputation With Peroneal Tendon Transfer to the Cuboid: A Review of Consecutive Cases Involving Lateral Column Neuropathic Foot Ulceration and Osteomyelitis. J Foot Ankle Surg 2016; 55:1148-1157. [PMID: 27594645 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2016.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Nonhealing wounds along the fifth metatarsal associated with neuropathy and bone deformity frequently become complicated with osteomyelitis. Our surgical technique for complete fifth ray amputation with peroneal tendon transfer has been previously published. The present study evaluated the outcomes regarding success with initial healing and intermediate-term limb survival after this procedure, which is intended to resolve infection, remove bone deformity, heal and prevent recurrence of lateral column wounds, and maintain functional stability of the foot. An institutional review board-approved retrospective review of 21 consecutive cases was performed on patients who had undergone complete fifth ray amputation from August 2006 to September 2015. Comorbid conditions were assessed in relation to outcome. The typical stage 1 procedure involved complete fifth toe and metatarsal amputation, antibiotic bead placement, and preliminary wound closure. The stage 2 procedure was performed 2 weeks later and involved removal of the antibiotic beads, biopsy and remodeling of the cuboid, and peroneus longus tendon transfer to the cuboid. All cases involved ulceration along the fifth metatarsal. Of the 21 patients, 10 (47.6%) had undergone previous partial fifth ray amputation with recurrent ulceration at the residual metatarsal stump. Osteomyelitis of the fifth metatarsal was confirmed by bone culture and/or positive pathologic findings for osteomyelitis in 19 of 21 cases (90.5%). A total of 15 patients (71.4%) were completely healed at 10 weeks, and 10 patients (47.6%) required subsequent surgery, including 4 below-the-knee amputations and 1 Symes amputation. The average follow-up period was 37.0 (range 2.9 to 105) months. Despite the 10 patients (47.6%) requiring revision surgery, the limb salvage rate was 76.2% (16 of 21) at an average follow-up period of >3 years in this high-risk patient population.
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- Troy J Boffeli
- Director, Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency, Regions Hospital/HealthPartners Institute for Medical Education and Research, St. Paul, MN
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- Foot and Ankle Surgery Resident, Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency, Regions Hospital/Healthpartners Institute for Medical Education and Research, St. Paul, MN.
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- Fellowship Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Jamestown, ND
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Ankle dorsiflexion: what is normal? Development of a decision pathway for diagnosing impaired ankle dorsiflexion and M. gastrocnemius tightness. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2016; 136:1203-1211. [PMID: 27418341 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-016-2513-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Impaired ankle dorsiflexion (ADF) is known to increase forefoot pressure, which is associated to various pathologies affecting the foot and ankle. M. gastrocnemius tightness (MGT) is its most common cause. Up to date we are missing a standardized examination procedure, norm values, and a valid decision pathway to diagnose impaired ADF and MGT. The aim of this study was to define norm values for ADF using a standardized examination procedure. These were used to define a decision pathway to diagnose impaired ADF and MGT. MATERIALS AND METHODS 64 young, asymptomatic subjects were examined. Based on a standardized examination procedure, bilateral ADF, both with the knee extended and flexed, non-weight bearing and weight bearing, was assessed by three investigators. Inter-rater test reliability and norm values for ADF were calculated. Side differences were analyzed. ADF differences between the knee extended and flexed were calculated. RESULTS The standardized examination procedure revealed high ICC values (0.876-0.915). ADF values with the knee extended for the left/right limb were 22.7° ± 5.9° [95 % CI 21.2°-24.3°]/23.4° ± 6.5° [95 % CI 21.7°-25.1°] non-weight bearing and 33.3° ± 5.5° [95 % CI 31.9°-34.7°]/33.6° ± 5.6° [95 % CI 32.1°-35.0°] weight bearing. Physiological side differences with the knee extended were <6° (95 % CI). Knee flexion resulted in an approximate ADF increase of 10°. CONCLUSIONS Based on an extensive systematic approach, physiological values for ADF were assessed in a large asymptomatic population. This allowed the definition of a decision pathway to diagnose impaired ADF and MGT. Patients presenting with pathologies associated with impaired ADF should be examined according to the herein presented examination protocol. This systematic approach provides a consistent definition of impaired ADF and MGT, which is the prerequisite to study the effectiveness of treatment strategies for MGT.
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Bus SA, van Deursen RW, Armstrong DG, Lewis JEA, Caravaggi CF, Cavanagh PR. Footwear and offloading interventions to prevent and heal foot ulcers and reduce plantar pressure in patients with diabetes: a systematic review. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2016; 32 Suppl 1:99-118. [PMID: 26342178 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.2702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Footwear and offloading techniques are commonly used in clinical practice for preventing and healing of foot ulcers in persons with diabetes. The goal of this systematic review is to assess the medical scientific literature on this topic to better inform clinical practice about effective treatment. METHODS We searched the medical scientific literature indexed in PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane database for original research studies published since 1 May 2006 related to four groups of interventions: (1) casting; (2) footwear; (3) surgical offloading; and (4) other offloading interventions. Primary outcomes were ulcer prevention, ulcer healing, and pressure reduction. We reviewed both controlled and non-controlled studies. Controlled studies were assessed for methodological quality, and extracted key data was presented in evidence and risk of bias tables. Uncontrolled studies were assessed and summarized on a narrative basis. Outcomes are presented and discussed in conjunction with data from our previous systematic review covering the literature from before 1 May 2006. RESULTS We included two systematic reviews and meta-analyses, 32 randomized controlled trials, 15 other controlled studies, and another 127 non-controlled studies. Several randomized controlled trials with low risk of bias show the efficacy of therapeutic footwear that demonstrates to relief plantar pressure and is worn by the patient, in the prevention of plantar foot ulcer recurrence. Two meta-analyses show non-removable offloading to be more effective than removable offloading for healing plantar neuropathic forefoot ulcers. Due to the limited number of controlled studies, clear evidence on the efficacy of surgical offloading and felted foam is not yet available. Interestingly, surgical offloading seems more effective in preventing than in healing ulcers. A number of controlled and uncontrolled studies show that plantar pressure can be reduced by several conservative and surgical approaches. CONCLUSIONS Sufficient evidence of good quality supports the use of non-removable offloading to heal plantar neuropathic forefoot ulcers and therapeutic footwear with demonstrated pressure relief that is worn by the patient to prevent plantar foot ulcer recurrence. The evidence base to support the use of other offloading interventions is still limited and of variable quality. The evidence for the use of interventions to prevent a first foot ulcer or heal ischemic, infected, non-plantar, or proximal foot ulcers is practically non-existent. High-quality controlled studies are needed in these areas.
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- S A Bus
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- School of Health Care Sciences, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Cardiff School of Health Science, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UK
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- University Vita Salute San Raffaele and Diabetic Foot Clinic, Istituto Clinico Città, Studi, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Centre, Seattle, WA, USA
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van Netten JJ, Price PE, Lavery LA, Monteiro-Soares M, Rasmussen A, Jubiz Y, Bus SA. Prevention of foot ulcers in the at-risk patient with diabetes: a systematic review. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2016; 32 Suppl 1:84-98. [PMID: 26340966 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.2701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 171] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prevention of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes is extremely important to help reduce the enormous burden of foot ulceration on both patient and health resources. A comprehensive analysis of reported interventions is not currently available, but is needed to better inform caregivers about effective prevention. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the effectiveness of interventions to prevent first and recurrent foot ulcers in persons with diabetes who are at risk for ulceration. METHODS The available medical scientific literature in PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL and the Cochrane database was searched for original research studies on preventative interventions. Both controlled and non-controlled studies were selected. Data from controlled studies were assessed for methodological quality by two independent reviewers. RESULTS From the identified records, a total of 30 controlled studies (of which 19 RCTs) and another 44 non-controlled studies were assessed and described. Few controlled studies, of generally low to moderate quality, were identified on the prevention of a first foot ulcer. For the prevention of recurrent plantar foot ulcers, multiple RCTs with low risk of bias show the benefit for the use of daily foot skin temperature measurements and consequent preventative actions, as well as for therapeutic footwear that demonstrates to relieve plantar pressure and that is worn by the patient. To prevent recurrence, some evidence exists for integrated foot care when it includes a combination of professional foot treatment, therapeutic footwear and patient education; for just a single session of patient education, no evidence exists. Surgical interventions can be effective in selected patients, but the evidence base is small. CONCLUSION The evidence base to support the use of specific self-management and footwear interventions for the prevention of recurrent plantar foot ulcers is quite strong, but is small for the use of other, sometimes widely applied, interventions and is practically nonexistent for the prevention of a first foot ulcer and non-plantar foot ulcer.
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- J J van Netten
- Diabetic Foot Clinic, Department of Surgery, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Almelo and Hengelo, The Netherlands
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- Vice Chancellors' Office, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre, Dallas, TX, USA
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- CIDES/CINTESIS - Health Information and Decision Sciences Department (U753-FCT), Oporto Faculty of Medicine, Oporto, Portugal
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- Steno Diabetes Centre A/S, Gentofte, Denmark
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- Diabetic Foot Unit, Colombian Diabetes Association, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Bus SA, van Netten JJ, Lavery LA, Monteiro-Soares M, Rasmussen A, Jubiz Y, Price PE. IWGDF guidance on the prevention of foot ulcers in at-risk patients with diabetes. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2016; 32 Suppl 1:16-24. [PMID: 26334001 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.2696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 177] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- S A Bus
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Diabetic Foot Clinic, Department of Surgery, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Almelo and Hengelo, the Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- CIDES/CINTESIS - Health Information and Decision Sciences Department (U753-FCT), Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Oporto, Portugal
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- Steno Diabetes Center A/S, Gentofte, Denmark
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- Diabetic Foot Unit, Colombian Diabetes Association, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Vice Chancellors' Office, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK
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Baumbach SF, Polzer H. Letter to the editor on "Gastrocnemius recession for foot and ankle conditions in adults: Evidence-based recommendations". Foot Ankle Surg 2015; 21:224-5. [PMID: 26235870 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2015.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2015] [Accepted: 06/11/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Sebastian F Baumbach
- Munich University Hospital, Department of Trauma Surgery - Campus Innenstadt, LMU Nussbaumstr. 20, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Munich University Hospital, Department of Trauma Surgery - Campus Innenstadt, LMU Nussbaumstr. 20, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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Dallimore SM, Kaminski MR. Tendon lengthening and fascia release for healing and preventing diabetic foot ulcers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Foot Ankle Res 2015; 8:33. [PMID: 26300980 PMCID: PMC4546251 DOI: 10.1186/s13047-015-0085-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2014] [Accepted: 06/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Diabetic foot ulcers have a devastating impact on an individual’s health-related quality of life and functional status. Additionally, diabetic foot ulcers impose a significant economic burden on our health care systems as a result of complications such as infection, hospitalisation and amputation. The current gold standard treatment for diabetic foot ulcers is total contact casting. However, the rate of ulcer recurrence is high, indicating the need for more effective long-term treatment options. Therefore, the aim of this study was to systematically identify, critique and evaluate all literature investigating the effectiveness of Achilles tendon lengthening, gastrocnemius recession and selective plantar fascia release in healing and preventing diabetic foot ulcers. Review Searches were conducted in MEDLINE, CINAHL, AMED, EMBASE and The Cochrane Library from the earliest available date to November 2014. Methodological quality of included studies was assessed using the Downs and Black checklist. Data from randomised-controlled trials were analysed using random effects meta-analysis. For all other studies, data were analysed descriptively. Eleven studies (614 participants) were included in the review, with a median sample size of 29 participants. Meta-analysis of two randomised-controlled trials found that there was no statistically significant difference between Achilles tendon lengthening or gastrocnemius recession and total contact casting for time to healing of diabetic foot ulcers (mean difference, MD, 8.22 days; 95 % CI, −18.99 to 35.43; P = 0.55; I2 = 34 %) and the rate of ulcers healed (risk ratio, RR, 1.06; 95 % CI, 0.94 to 1.20; P = 0.34; I2 = 41 %). The rate of ulcer recurrence was significantly lower following Achilles tendon lengthening or gastrocnemius recession than total contact casting (RR, 0.45; 95 % CI, 0.28 to 0.72; P < 0.001; I2 = 0 %). Conclusions Achilles tendon lengthening and gastrocnemius recession appear to be effective surgical treatments for healing diabetic foot ulcers. The rate of ulcer recurrence was lower following Achilles tendon lengthening or gastrocnemius recession procedures compared to total contact casting treatment alone. Therefore, these surgical procedures may provide viable treatment options for the management and prevention of diabetic foot ulcers. Further rigorous randomised-controlled trials with longer follow-up are required to determine the long-term effectiveness and safety of these procedures. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13047-015-0085-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Sarah M Dallimore
- Eastern Health Podiatry Department, Maroondah Hospital, Davey Drive, Ringwood East, VIC 3135 Australia
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- Eastern Health Podiatry Department, Angliss Hospital, Albert Street, Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156 Australia
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Cychosz CC, Phisitkul P, Belatti DA, Glazebrook MA, DiGiovanni CW. Gastrocnemius recession for foot and ankle conditions in adults: Evidence-based recommendations. Foot Ankle Surg 2015; 21:77-85. [PMID: 25937405 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2015.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2014] [Revised: 11/13/2014] [Accepted: 02/13/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gastrocnemius recession is a surgical technique commonly performed on individuals who suffer from symptoms related to the restricted ankle dorsiflexion that results when tight superficial posterior compartment musculature causes an equinus contracture. Numerous variations for muscle-tendon unit release along the length of the calf have been described for this procedure over the past century, although all techniques share at least partial or complete release of the gastrocnemius muscle given its role as the primary plantarflexor of the ankle. There exists strong evidence to support the use of this procedure in pediatric patients suffering from cerebral palsy, and increasingly enthusiastic support-but less science-behind its application in treating adult foot and ankle pathologies perceived to be associated with gastrocnemius tightness. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to evaluate currently available evidence for using gastrocnemius recession in three adult populations for whom it is now commonly employed: Achilles tendinopathy, midfoot-forefoot overload syndrome, and diabetic foot ulcers. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was performed on December 21, 2013 using the PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane databases along with the search term "(gastrocnemius OR gastrocsoleus) AND (recession OR release OR lengthening)." This search generated 1141 results; 12 articles found in the references of these papers were also screened for inclusion. In total, 18 articles met our inclusion criteria. These articles were reviewed and assigned a classification (I-V) of Level of Evidence, according to the criteria recommended by the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Based on these classifications, a Grade of Recommendation was assigned for each of the indications of interest. RESULTS Grade B evidence-based literature ("fair") exists to support the use of gastrocnemius recession for the treatment of isolated foot pain due to midfoot/forefoot overload syndrome in adults. There are some data in support of utilizing gastrocnemius recession to treat midfoot or forefoot ulcers and non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy in adults, but to date this evidence remains Grade Cf. Insufficient evidence (Grade I) is currently available to make any recommendation either for or against this procedure for the treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy. CONCLUSION Scientific literature continues to grow in support of using isolated gastrocnemius recession as an effective treatment strategy for a variety of lower limb pathologies, although it remains clear that higher evidence levels and more carefully controlled investigations will be necessary to more convincingly define the true efficacy and ideal applications of gastrocnemius recession in the adult population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV systematic review.
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- Chris C Cychosz
- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, USA.
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- University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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Kim PJ, Steinberg JS, Kikuchi M, Attinger CE. Tibialis Anterior Tendon Lengthening: Adjunctive Treatment of Plantar Lateral Column Diabetic Foot Ulcers. J Foot Ankle Surg 2015; 54:686-91. [PMID: 25977151 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2015.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Tendon lengthening and rebalancing are adjunctive procedures for the treatment of chronic ulcerations in the diabetic foot. For example, the equinus deformity has been implicated as a major deforming force and is surgically treated by lengthening the Achilles tendon. A contracted tibialis anterior tendon can also play a role by potentiating a varus rotational force, increasing the pressures along the lateral column of the forefoot, and resulting in the development or chronicity of an ulceration. We present a novel application of tibialis anterior tendon lengthening for the adjunctive treatment of chronic ulcerations in the diabetic foot.
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- Paul J Kim
- Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
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- Associate Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
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Altindas M, Kilic A, Ceber M. A new limb-salvaging technique for the treatment of late stage complicated Charcot foot deformity: Two-staged Boyd's operation. Foot Ankle Surg 2012; 18:190-4. [PMID: 22857961 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2011.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2011] [Revised: 09/30/2011] [Accepted: 10/07/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Depending on the stage of disease, several operative and non-operative treatment options exist for diabetic patients with Charcot foot deformity. In the early stages of the disease, the most effective treatment is total-contact cast application. In patients with multiple bone fractures and deformations, surgical interventions are generally required for the reconstruction of foot architecture. Exostectomy, osteotomy, arthrodesis, and internal-external fixation are some of these operative methods. However, recurrence of ulcer and infection is very likely following these surgical procedures. If the lesion and infection reach to midfoot and hindfoot region, a major amputation is usually required for treatment. METHODS We have been performing Boyd's operation for the last 10 years in diabetic foot patients who had complicated lesions in midfoot and hindfoot regions. Furthermore, since 2004, we have been doing the same operation for complicated Charcot foot deformities. So far, we have treated 11 patients. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 53.4±10.2 years, and the mean duration of diabetes mellitus (DM) was 17.5±7.2 years. All patients had chronic infections with fractures of the tarsal bones for at least 2 years. Durable wound coverage and ankylosis were achieved in all patients with two-staged Boyd's operation. No recurrence is detected in any of the patients during mean post-operative follow-up period of 2.1±0.8 years. CONCLUSION Boyd's operation is a reliable option for the treatment of patients with late stage Chatcot foot deformity.
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- Muzaffer Altindas
- Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department, Turkey
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Faglia E, Clerici G, Caminiti M, Curci V, Somalvico F. Feasibility and effectiveness of internal pedal amputation of phalanx or metatarsal head in diabetic patients with forefoot osteomyelitis. J Foot Ankle Surg 2012; 51:593-8. [PMID: 22789486 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2012.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2012] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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From January 2007 to December 2009, 207 diabetic patients were consecutively admitted to our foot center because of osteomyelitis of a phalanx or metatarsal head. The removal of infected bone was performed by internal bone resection in 110 patients (group A) and amputation in 97 patients (46.9%; group B). Dehiscence occurred in 15 patients (13.6%) patients in group A and 10 patients (10.3%) in group B (p = 0.464). A total of 206 patients (99.5%) were followed up from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2011. Ulcer relapse occurred in 12 patients (12.4%) in group A and 18 patients (16.4%) in group B (p = .437). A contralateral ulcer occurred in 10 group A patients (10.3%) and 14 group B patients (12.7%; p = .667). The results of the present study have demonstrated that bone resection with preservation of the soft tissue envelope is feasible in approximately one half of diabetic patients with forefoot osteomyelitis and does not result in any risk of major dehiscence or ulcer recurrence compared with ray or toe amputation.
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- Ezio Faglia
- Diabetes Research Team, IRCCS Multimedica, Sesto San Giovanni, Milano, Italy
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Greenhagen RM, Johnson AR, Bevilacqua NJ. Gastrocnemius recession or tendo-achilles lengthening for equinus deformity in the diabetic foot? Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2012; 29:413-24. [PMID: 22727381 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2012.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Contracture of the Achilles-gastrocnemius-soleus complex leading to ankle equinus has been linked to the development of various foot disorders. Decrease in ankle dorsiflexion results in an increase in plantar pressures and in diabetes and neuropathy, increased pressures can lead to ulceration and possibly the formation of Charcot foot. Surgical management of the equinus deformity corrects this abnormality and has the potential to avert the development of Charcot foot or ankle. Gastrocnemius recession, tendo-Achilles lengthening, and Achilles tenotomy have all been offered as surgical solutions to this condition. This article reviews ankle equinus and compares the treatment options available. A video of Hoke's triple hemisection has been included with this article and can be viewed at www.podiatric.theclinics.com.
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Attinger CE, Brown BJ. Amputation and ambulation in diabetic patients: function is the goal. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2012; 28 Suppl 1:93-6. [PMID: 22271731 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.2236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The role of amputation in limb salvage is often poorly defined because the surgeon and the patient often attempt to save all limbs at all costs. The difficulty lies in selecting limb salvage versus early amputation. For the sedentary patient, a poorly functional salvaged limb can provide him/her with a higher quality of life than he/she would have with an amputation. For the active patient, early major amputation may offer the best functional outcome. Our experience with diabetic limb salvage over the last 20 years was retrospectively reviewed and compared with the existing literature in an attempt to better understand the role of amputation versus limb salvage in patients with diabetes. In the process, surgical techniques that we believe optimize foot and leg amputations were reviewed. Utilizing a team approach, limb salvage can yield a 64% ambulation rate and an 80% 2-year survival rate. Below-knee amputation led to a similar ambulatory rate, but the 2-year survival in these patients was 52%. With more severe rear-foot ulcers and osteomyelitis, the ambulatory rate declined with each comorbidity. However, those whose foot was saved had a higher chance of walking than those who underwent amputation. Function and quality of life are the outcomes of interest and may be maximized through either limb salvage or amputation. Our job as physicians is to match the correct solution to the patients' lifestyle and their medical, physical and psychological conditions so they can achieve their desired level of activity as quickly as possible.
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Surgical intervention for chronic deformities and ulcerations has become an important component in the management of patients with diabetes mellitus. These patients are no longer relegated to wearing cumbersome braces or footwear for deformities that might otherwise be easily corrected. Although surgical intervention in these often high-risk individuals is not without risk, the outcomes are fairly predictable when patients are properly selected and evaluated. In this brief review, we discuss the rationale and indications for diabetic foot surgery, focusing on the surgical decompression of deformities that frequently lead to foot ulcers.
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Greenhagen RM, Johnson AR, Peterson MC, Rogers LC, Bevilacqua NJ. Gastrocnemius recession as an alternative to tendoAchillis lengthening for relief of forefoot pressure in a patient with peripheral neuropathy: a case report and description of a technical modification. J Foot Ankle Surg 2010; 49:159.e9-13. [PMID: 20137982 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2009.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2009] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The gastrocnemius recession is a popular surgical procedure for the treatment of equinus contracture. Lengthening the gastrocnemius tendon has been show to be an effective means of reducing pressure to the plantar forefoot by weakening the triceps surae complex. The more traditional method of weakening the triceps surae is a modification of Hoke's triple hemisection through the tendoAchillis. This technique unfortunately carries a serious risk of the development of a calcaneal gait. The purpose of this case report is to demonstrate that the gastrocnemius recession is an effective and safe alternative to the traditional tendoAchillis lengthening. The authors also describe a minimally invasive technique that uses a pediatric speculum for a self-retrained retractor and portal for instrumentation and visualization.
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Dayer R, Assal M. Chronic diabetic ulcers under the first metatarsal head treated by staged tendon balancing. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 91:487-93. [DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.91b4.21598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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We studied a cohort of 26 diabetic patients with chronic ulceration under the first metatarsal head treated by a modified Jones extensor hallucis longus and a flexor hallucis longus transfer. If the first metatarsal was still plantar flexed following these two transfers, a peroneus longus to the peroneus brevis tendon transfer was also performed. Finally, if ankle dorsiflexion was < 5° with the knee extended, a Strayer-type gastrocnemius recession was performed. The mean duration of chronic ulceration despite a minimum of six months’ conservative care was 16.2 months (6 to 31). A total of 23 of the 26 patients were available for follow-up at a mean of 39.6 months (12 to 61) after surgery. All except one achieved complete ulcer healing at a mean of 4.4 weeks (2 to 8) after surgery, and there was no recurrence of ulceration under the first metatarsal. We believe that tendon balancing using modified Jones extensor hallucis longus and flexor hallucis longus transfers, associated in selected cases with a peroneus longus to brevis transfer and/or Strayer procedure, can promote rapid and sustained healing of chronic diabetic ulcers under the first metatarsal head.
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- R. Dayer
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Geneva Hospitals, 24 rue Micheli-du-Crest, 1211 Geneva 14, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Geneva Hospitals, 24 rue Micheli-du-Crest, 1211 Geneva 14, Switzerland
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Landsman A, Cook E, Cook J. Tenotomy and tendon transfer about the forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2008; 25:547-69, vii. [PMID: 18722899 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2008.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Tendon lengthening and transfer are essential surgical procedures for every foot and ankle surgeon to master, because they are useful in restoring balance and correcting flexible foot deformities. These techniques are even more useful in treating the high-risk patient, because they involve minimal soft-tissue injury and maximum preservation of vascularity. The primary goal of this article is to supplement the foot and ankle surgeon's options for treating static and dynamic foot deformities in the high-risk patient by discussing useful tendon lengthening and transfer procedures about the forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot.
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Bus SA, Valk GD, van Deursen RW, Armstrong DG, Caravaggi C, Hlavácek P, Bakker K, Cavanagh PR. The effectiveness of footwear and offloading interventions to prevent and heal foot ulcers and reduce plantar pressure in diabetes: a systematic review. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2008; 24 Suppl 1:S162-80. [PMID: 18442178 DOI: 10.1002/dmrr.850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Footwear and offloading techniques are commonly used in clinical practice for the prevention and treatment of foot ulcers in diabetes, but the evidence base to support this use is not well known. The goal of this review was to systematically assess the literature and to determine the available evidence on the use of footwear and offloading interventions for ulcer prevention, ulcer treatment, and plantar pressure reduction in the diabetic foot. METHODS A search was made for reports on the effectiveness of footwear and offloading interventions in preventing or healing foot ulcers or reducing plantar foot pressure in diabetic patients published prior to May 2006. Both controlled and uncontrolled studies were included. Assessment of the methodological quality of studies and data extraction was independently performed by two reviewers. Interventions were assigned into four subcategories: casting, footwear, surgical offloading and other offloading techniques. RESULTS Of 1651 articles identified in the baseline search, 21 controlled studies were selected for grading following full text review. Another 108 uncontrolled and cross-sectional studies were examined. The evidence to support the use of footwear and surgical interventions for the prevention of ulceration is meagre. Evidence was found to support the use of total contact casts and other non-removable modalities for treatment of neuropathic plantar ulcers. More studies are needed to support the use of surgical offloading techniques for ulcer healing. Plantar pressure reduction can be achieved by several modalities including casts, walkers, and therapeutic footwear, but the diversity in methods and materials used limits the comparison of study results. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review provides support for the use of non-removable devices for healing plantar foot ulcers. Furthermore, more high-quality studies are urgently needed to confirm the promising effects found in both controlled and uncontrolled studies of footwear and offloading interventions designed to prevent ulcers, heal ulcers, or reduce plantar pressure.
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- S A Bus
- Department of Rehabilitation, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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As the incidence of diabetes mellitus is increasing globally, complications related to this endocrine disorder are also mounting. Because of the large number of patients, foot ulcers developing in the feet of diabetics have become a public health problem. The predisposing factors include abnormal plantar pressure points, foot deformities, and minor trauma. Vulnerable feet usually already have vascular insufficiency and peripheral neuropathy. The complex nature of these ulcers deserves special care. The most useful prognostic feature for healing remains the ulcer depth, ulcers heal poorly if they clearly involve underlying tendons, ligament or joints and, particularly, when gangrenous tissue is seen. Local treatment of the ulcer consists of repeated debridement and dressing. No 'miraculous' outcome is expected, even with innovative agents like skin cover synthetics, growth factors and stem cells. Simple surgery like split skin grafting or minor toe amputations may be necessary. Sophisticated surgery like flap coverages are indicated for younger patients. The merits of an intact lower limb with an abnormal foot have to be weighed against amputation and prosthesis in the overall planning of limb salvage or sacrifice. If limb salvage is the decision, additional means like oxygen therapy, and other alternative medicines, might have benefits. The off-loading of footwear should always be a major consideration as a prevention of ulcer formation.
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- P C Leung
- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Room 74026, 5th Floor, Clinical Sciences Building, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong.
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