![]() ![]() Here, I discuss the different aspects of mechanical loading of the foot and the ways of reducing mechanical load in biomechanical terms: first, the biomechanics of the normal foot during basic activities of daily living and the magnitude of the mechanical load the feet have to endure second, the changes in the diabetic foot that lead to an increase of mechanical loading, compared with the normal foot and third, the various interventions used to prevent and treat plantar ulceration in terms of their biomechanical mechanisms. On the other hand, mechanical loading of the feet as an external factor plays an equally important role in this process. Internal factors, such as loss of protective sensation, substantially contribute to the risk of ulceration. Given the fact that plantar ulceration often initiates a process of further ulceration and ultimately amputation, it is crucial to prevent any such complications from the very beginning. Plantar ulceration is a common complication of diabetic neuropathy. ![]()
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