Noninfectious osseous alterations in the diabetic foot.
This paper is a review of the literature, designed to familiarize the reader with the noninfectious alterations in the osseous structure of the diabetic foot. These changes are osteolysis, osteoporosis, and neuroarthropathy. Emphasis is placed on radiographic findings, clinical presentation, and treatment. Mechanisms responsible for these changes are also discussed when possible.
D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010014:Osteolysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography