Publications by authors named "T E Busch-Westbroek"
Article Synopsis
- - Pressure-relieving footwear is crucial in preventing foot ulcers for individuals with diabetes, and the insole top cover design plays a significant role in this.
- - The study tested eight different insole top cover materials on 20 participants with diabetes to measure peak pressures and walking comfort, finding that 6 mm thick foams generally provided better pressure relief than 3 mm foams.
- - Although some differences in peak pressure were noted, the overall comfort ratings remained consistent across the top covers, suggesting that factors like availability and durability may be more important in choosing the best insole than just pressure relief performance.
Introduction: Adherence to wearing prescribed footwear is paramount in reducing the risk of developing diabetes-related foot ulcers, but adherence is often lower than optimal. This study aimed to investigate predictors of footwear adherence and variations in adherence and activity in people at risk of diabetes-related foot ulceration.
Methods: Sixty people at high foot ulcer risk were included.
Objective: This study aimed to quantitatively assess the diagnostic value of bone marrow edema (BME) detection on virtual non-calcium (VNCa) images calculated from dual-energy CT (DECT) in people with diabetes mellitus and suspected Charcot neuro-osteoarthropathy (CN).
Materials And Methods: People with diabetes mellitus and suspected CN who underwent DECT of the feet (80kVp/Sn150kVp) were included retrospectively. Two blinded observers independently measured CT values on VNCa images using circular regions of interest in five locations in the midfoot (cuneiforms, cuboid and navicular) and the calcaneus of the contralateral or (if one foot was available) the ipsilateral foot.
Background: This study assessed the use of dual-energy computed tomography (CT) to evaluate sub-calcaneal plantar fat pad changes in people with diabetic neuropathy.
Methods: Dual-energy CT scans of people with diabetic neuropathy and non-diabetic controls were retrospectively included. Average CT values (in Hounsfield Units) and thickness (in centimeters) of the sub-calcaneal plantar fat pad were measured in mono-energetic images at two energy levels (40 keV and 70 keV).
Background: Preventing foot ulcers in people with diabetes can increase quality of life and reduce costs. Despite the availability of various interventions to prevent foot ulcers, recurrence rates remain high. We hypothesize that a multimodal treatment approach incorporating various footwear, self-management, and education interventions that matches an individual person's needs can reduce the risk of ulcer recurrence with beneficial cost-utility.
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