A walking bout reveals altered foot thermodynamics associated with unilateral transtibial amputation among individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Published in: Prosthetics and orthotics international (2021)

The current findings of altered foot temperature for individuals with transtibial amputation and type 2 diabetes suggest a possible reason for the high rates of contralateral limb ulceration and amputation among this population.

Keyphrases

lower limb
type diabetes
peripheral artery disease
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
metabolic syndrome
weight loss