As per available reports about 100 journals, 200 Conferences, 30 workshops are presently dedicated exclusively to Foot and ankle and about 366282 articles are being published on the current trends in Foot and ankle. In terms of research annually, USA, India, Japan, Brazil and Canada are some of the leading countries where maximum studies related to Foot and ankle are being carried out. As reported in “Correlates of foot pain severity in adults with hallux valgus: a cross-sectional study” article, Hallux valgus (HV) is highly prevalent and associated with progressive first metatarsophalangeal joint subluxation and osteoarthritis. The link between structural HV deformity and foot pain is unclear. This study investigated possible explanatory factors surrounding foot pain in HV, including radiographic HV angle and signs of joint degenerationPATHOPHYSIOLOGY. The pathophysiology of diabetic foot ulcers has neuropathic, vascular, and immune system components, which all show a base relationship with the hyperglycemic state of diabetes. Hyperglycemia produces oxidative stress on nerve cells and leads to neuropathy
Medical History and Physical Exam. If you have a foot ulcer, your doctor asks when you first noticed it. ... X-ray. Your doctor may recommend X-ray imaging to assess changes in the alignment of the bones in the foot, which can contribute to an ulcer. ... MRI Scans. ... Blood Test.Diabetes raises the amount of sugar in the blood. High sugar levels can damage the nerves in the feet causing a condition called peripheral neuropathy. ... It's important for people who have diabetes to practice daily foot care. They should wash their feet daily, checking for blisters, cuts and other wounds