Footwear fit as a causal factor in diabetes-related foot ulceration: A systematic review.
Petra J JonesDavid G ArmstrongRobert G FrykbergMelanie Jane DaviesAlex V RowlandsPublished in: Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association (2024)
There is some evidence that IFF is a cause of DFU, but further research is needed, which defines IFF, and methodically records footwear assessment, ulcer location and physical activity. Researchers need to uncover why IFF is worn and if this is due to economic factors, a need for footwear education or other reasons.