Biomechanical Properties of Achilles Tendon in Diabetic vs. Non-diabetic Patients

Conclusion: The structural and functional alterations associated with diabetes adversely affect the biomechanical properties of the Achilles tendon, potentially acting together with neuropathy and ischemia in the development of diabetic foot ulcers.[...]© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes - April 28, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Guney, A.Vatansever, F.Karaman, I.Kafadar, I. H.Oner, M.Turk, C. Y. Tags: Article Source Type: research