The Association of Various Risk Factors and Plantar Pressures in the Development of Peripheral Neuropathy amongst Diabetic Patients Attending Outpatient Clinics.
Background: Peripheral neuropathy is associated with foot complications among diabetics. This study aimed to identify risk factors associated with peripheral neuropathy and its association with the difference in plantar pressures in degree of severity of peripheral neuropathy. Methods and Material:...
| Publicado en: | International Medical Journal Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 33 - 37 |
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Japan International Cultural Exchange Foundation
Mar2012
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