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DOI: 10.1590/S0004-27302007000700017
Peripheral neuropathy is the main risk factor for foot ulceration in diabetic subjects. This study examined the association of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) with foot ulceration in a sample of diabetic subjects with peripheral neuropathy, and also if inflammatory markers would be associated with this event. We evaluated 32 type 2 diabetic individuals with abnormal 10-g monofilament exam, who were stratified in 2 groups according to history or presence of lower extremities ulcer. The group “with ulcer” (n = 18) […]
Keywords: Foot ulceration; Halux-brachial index; Inflammatory markers; Peripheral arterial disease; Peripheral neuropathy