Minor lesions may predict plantar ulcer recurrence in diabetic peripheral neuropathy

[Northerner]

In patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, the existence of a minor lesion is the strongest predictor of a plantar foot ulcer recurrence, according to findings published in Diabetes Care.

Additionally, researchers found that the use of preventive footwear was protective against the recurrence of plantar foot ulcers.

Using data obtained from a randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of preventive footwear, researchers evaluated 171 patients meeting the following criteria: presence of diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, a newly healed plantar foot ulcer and a prescription for custom-made footwear designed to prevent ulcers.

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