Orthopedic complications in diabetes

Bone. 2016 Jan:82:79-92. doi: 10.1016/j.bone.2015.07.029. Epub 2015 Jul 23.

Abstract

Diabetes is associated with a number of lower extremity orthopedic conditions and complications including fractures, Charcot neuroarthropathy, plantar ulcers, and infection. These complications are of significant clinical concern in terms of morbidity, mortality, and socioeconomic costs. A review of each condition is discussed, with particular emphasis on the clinical importance, diagnostic considerations, and orthopedic treatment recommendations. The goal of the article is to provide a clinical picture of the challenges that orthopedic surgeons confront, and highlight the need for specific clinical guidelines in diabetic patients.

Keywords: Ankle fractures; Charcot neuroarthropathy; Diabetes; Hip fractures; Infection; Orthopedic complications; Plantar ulcers.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bone Diseases / diagnosis
  • Bone Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Diabetes Complications / diagnosis
  • Diabetes Complications / epidemiology*
  • Diabetes Mellitus / diagnosis
  • Diabetes Mellitus / epidemiology*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnosis
  • Fractures, Bone / epidemiology*
  • Humans