The efficacy of flexor tenotomy to prevent recurrent diabetic foot ulcers (DIAFLEX trial): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Foot ulcers are a frequent and costly problem in people with diabetes mellitus and can lead to amputations. Prevention of these ulcers is therefore of paramount importance. Claw/hammer toe deformities are commonly seen in people with diabetes. These deformities increase the risk of ulcer development...

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Published in:	Contemporary clinical trials communications Vol. 33; p. 101107
Main Authors:	Mens, M.A., Busch-Westbroek, T.E., Bus, S.A., van Netten, J.J., Wellenberg, R.H.H., Streekstra, G.J., Maas, M., Nieuwdorp, M., Kerkhoffs, G.M.M.J., Stufkens, S.A.S.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01-06-2023 Elsevier
Subjects:	Flexor tenotomy Foot ulcer Prevention Toe deformity IPJ RCT Flexor tenotomy MTPJ WTBCT DM Toe deformity ROI CBCT SF-36 Prevention SD μSv Foot ulcer PIPJ DIPJ PIPJ, Proximal Interphalangeal Joint WTBCT, Weight-Bearing CT IPJ, Interphalangeal Joint DM, Diabetes Mellitus DIPJ, Distal Interphalangeal Joint μSv, Microsievert MTPJ, Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint SD, Standard Deviation CBCT, Cone-Beam Computed Tomography RCT, Randomized Controlled Trial SF-36, Short-Form-36 ROI, Region Of Interest
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