Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Elastography and Ultrasonographic Findings of Achilles Tendon in Patients With and Without Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Cross-Sectional Study

Conclusion Diabetic patients with neuropathy have thicker and softer Achilles tendon while the elasticity of Achilles tendon in diabetic patients without neuropathy is similar to the healthy controls. Softening of the Achilles tendon may be an early sign of diabetic foot and reveal the patients with a risk of diabetic foot. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes - February 20, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: İyidir, Özlem Turhan Rahatl ı, Feride Kural Bozku ş, Yusuf Ramazanova, Lala Turnao ğlu, Hale Nar, Asl ı T ütüncü, Neslihan Başçıl Tags: Article Source Type: research