Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Review of Literature and Case Study

1977 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-169
Author(s):  
Marybeth Brown ◽  
Sharon Towne
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Review Of Literature

Traumatic Digital Amputations of the Foot Inflicted by Pet Cat upon Individual with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

2013 ◽  
Vol 103 (5) ◽  
pp. 441-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Hoffman ◽  
Kenneth Donovan
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Pet Ownership ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Potential Risks

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common cause of many lower-extremity complications. This case study illustrates the potential perils of pet ownership associated with diabetes and neuropathy. The case describes an incident resulting in traumatic digital amputations inflicted by a patient’s pet feline while she was sleeping. In presenting this case, the potential risks of pet ownership for patients with DPN are discussed along with a review of the relevant literature. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 103(5): 441–444, 2013)

scholarly journals Diabetic peripheral neuropathy: epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinic, diagnostics, treatment

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 139-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
A N Belova ◽  
M N Kudykin ◽  
G E Sheiko
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Peripheral Nerves ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Common Complication ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Chronic Hyperglycemia ◽  
Progressive Degeneration ◽  
Pathophysiologic Mechanisms

The article contains the review of literature data dedicated to the most common complication associated with diabetes mellitus (DM) - the diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). DPN is regarded as economic burden for any state and significantly influences the quality of patient’s life. DPN is characterized by progressive degeneration of peripheral nerves that leads to pain syndrome, movement disorders and loss of sensation. There is a set of theories of development of DPN, but the major etiological factor is the chronic hyperglycemia. The article describes pathophysiologic mechanisms of DPN development. It is noted that considering high variability of clinical pattern DPN has no unified classification. The article addresses issues related to diagnostics and criteria of establishing the diagnosis. Special attention of the article is dedicated to pathogenic and expected treatment methods.

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