title: A critical review of the aetiology of diabetic neuropathic ulcers.
abstract: Much has been written on the causes of diabetic neuropathic foot ulcers. This review outlines current thinking on the main aetiologies and describes the causative factors involved. Such an understanding will aid patient assessment.
authors.affiliation: Bristol South and West Primary, Care Trust, UK. rachelsteeper301@hotmail.com
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Steeper
mesh_terms: D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005528:Foot / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology; D011312:Pressure; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012307:Risk Factors; D012775:Shoes; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology