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Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU) are a serious complication of diabetes and often lead to hospitalizations. This study sought to assess the incidence, risk factors and length of stay for hospitalizations, with and without amputations. Among 4709 people with DFU in Queensland (median age, 63 years, 3275 men, type 2 diabetes, DFU-related hospitalizations were recorded for 977 people ...


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Ultrasound imaging was conducted in side-lying, bilateral standing, and single leg standing positions. (a) Side lying position: This setup shows the peroneal muscles imaged in a non-weight bearing state in side-lying posit...


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Fig. 1. An example of the walking trajectory, lateral stability margin, and wedge that altered the stepping orientation of the foot placement during the stance phase of gait (A). The 10-degree wedge is increasing ankl...


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Fig. 1 Panel A shows the neutral athletic shoe worn by participants during all conditions. Panel B shows the kinematic markers attached to the lateral and posterior parts of the foot. Panel C and D respectively show ...


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Fig. 1. A remotely controllable advanced dressing comprising a central section and a peripheral section. The central section houses an active electrode and an on-board control unit capable of receiving external commands t...


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