Gait changes in persons with diabetes: Early risk marker for diabetic foot ulcer.

Background Increasing prevalence of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) and subsequent foot amputation in persons with type 2 diabetic neuropathy is a well known fact. The present study was aimed to identify the initial risk marker for DFU. Methods Dynamic plantar pressure analysis was done for persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) without neuropathy (D), patients with diabetic neuropathy (DN) with normal foot profile and healthy persons with normal foot profile (C).

Improved design and development of a functional moulded prosthetic foot.

Purpose: In the Indian scenario, the Jaipur foot is a low-cost breakthrough that enabled the disabled person to adapt to the Indian environment. The aim of this study is to modify the present foot in terms of ankle support design and method of fabrication, foot moulds profile and the inner core material in order to improve the performance and durability.

Method: The optimized design of ankle support and flat foot profile moulds suitable for both left and right foot were developed through CAD/CAM and prosthetic feet were fabricated using ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam as an appropriate alternative core material for microcellular rubber (MCR).

Surface modified and medicated polyurethane materials capable of controlling microorganisms causing foot skin infection in athletes.

Foot odor and foot infection are major problems of athletes and persons with hyperhidrosis. Many shoes especially sports shoes have removable cushion insoles/foot beds for foot comfort. Polyurethane (PU) foam and elastomer have been used as cushion insole in shoes.

Effectiveness of different types of footwear insoles for the diabetic neuropathic foot: a follow-up study.

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of different types of footwear insoles in the diabetic neuropathic foot.

Research Design And Methods: A sample of 241 consecutive diabetic patients (158 men and 83 women, age 57.5 +/- 9.