Foot Mechanics in Individuals with Type-1 and Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Study
| dc.contributor.advisor | Dr.Seyoum, Girma (Professor in Anatomy) | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Dr. Asnake, Mola(department of internal medicine, Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Endalkachew, Biruk | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2020-11-17T11:36:49Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-29T04:16:19Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2020-11-17T11:36:49Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-29T04:16:19Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2020-07 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Introduction: Foot is a complex anatomical and biomechanical structure. There are 26 bones, 33 Joints, more than 100 ligaments, tendons and muscles in each foot. The biomechanics of diabetic foot is different from that of the non-diabetic foot. Changes in foot posture and architecture as a result of the diabetics impact on the normal biomechanics of walking and weight bearing on the foot. Aim of the study: This study was conducted to assess and compare Anatomical and mechanical foot change in individuals with diabetes mellitus type-1 and type-2 in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital, Bench-Sheko zone, South-west, Ethiopia. Materials and Methods: Institutional based cross sectional comparative study was conducted from June 1 st 2019 up to November 30 st , 2019 in Mizan-Tepi university teaching Hospital. The study participants were selected by using double population proportion formula sampling technique, who were 294 people diagnosed as diabetics (Type-1 and Type-2). Besides, data were collected by using structured questionnaires and diabetic foot assessment checklists. Results: One hundred seventy-eights (60.5%), were males with the mean age (±SD) 43 (±14. 5) Years. 63.2% were illiterate, 19.4% completed primary school, 11.6% completed secondary school, and 5.8% were university graduate. Out of 294 participants with DM, 31.3% were obese or overweight, and 33.7% were diagnosed in the past 6-10 years. Among the study participants, 32.6% had PN, 22.5% had PAD, 55.1% had DFUs, and 46% had a deformity (15% Claw\hammer toe, 12.3% hallux valgus, 11% callus, and 8.2% pes cavus). Around 62.3% had good knowledge and 55.6% had identified good practice of DM foot care. Conclusion: The current study showed that Type-2 diabetes patients have higher prevalence in developing diabetes related foot complications (like Claw\hammer toe, Hallux valgus, Callus, and pes cavus). However, Type-1 diabetes patients have increment in understanding the effects of diabetes on foot health and identifying appropriate foot care practice mobility as compared to Type-2 diabetes patients. Therefore, understanding foot mechanics is an important component of the examination and overall care of diabetic foot. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/23346 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Abeba University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Diabetes Mellitus, Foot Mechanics | en_US |
| dc.title | Foot Mechanics in Individuals with Type-1 and Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Study | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |