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How common is plantar fasciitis in those with diabetes

It could actually be very common. Think about this: What are the main documented risk factors for plantar fasciitis? ( see this ) Continue reading

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Bone Mineral Density in Charcot’s Neuroarthropathy

A reduction in bone mineral density is know to be a problem in those with Charcot’s neuroarthropathy. A reccent study by Christensen et al ( Bone mineral density in diabetes mellitus patients with and without a Charcot foot ) investigated 49 people with diabetes, of which 24 had a charcot’s foot. They compared bone mineral desnity at the calcaneus, hip and spine Continue reading

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