Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Diabetic foot is one of the major complications of diabetes. Footwear has been found to be a precipitating cause of injury leading to lower extremity ulceration and amputation in people with diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine the suitability of footwear in a population of diabetic patients.Methods: A cross sectional study including 150 patients with diabetes mellitus was conducted. Patients were asked about their follow-up dur...

Introduction: Stroke is the mean cause of acquired disability in adults. The objective of our study was to describe functional outcomes and complications in diabetic patients after stroke.Patients and Methods: A descriptive study including diabetic patients followed in rehabilitation departement for vascular hemiplegia. Sociodemographic characteristics, patient history, and stroke history were collected. A functional assessment at 1 year after stroke was...

Introduction: Diabetic foot is a public health problem. It can cause serious complications leading to amputation. Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is the main factor of ulcerations. Plantar hyperpressure is an aggravating factor.Aim: The aim of our study was to screen for various deformities of the diabetic foot through podoscopic evaluation.Patients and Methods: We conducted a bicentric cross sectional study over a three month period incl...

Introduction: Diabetic foot is a major health problem for people with diabetes mellitus. It can cause serious complications leading to lower extremity amputations. Furthermore, foot self-care practice is one of the most important self-management behaviors to prevent the ocurrence of diabetic foot ulcers.The aim of this study was to identify foot self-care practices among diabetic patients in a Tunisian population.Methods: A cross-s...

Introduction: Recent epidemiological surveys have demonstrated a significant association between MS and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The aims of this study were to determine LUTS in patients with metabolic syndrome (MS) and to evaluate their impacts in patients’ life quality.Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with metabolic syndrome MS diagnosed according to the criteria of the US National Cholesterol Ed...

Introduction: Diabetic foot is a major health problem for people with diabetes mellitus. It can cause serious complications leading to lower extremity amputations. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of foot complications among diabetic patients in Mahdia, Tunisia.Methods: Detail history and examination including neurological and vascular assessment were performed in 150 patients with diabetes mellitus attending Tahar S...

Background: Wolfram syndrome (WS) is an autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Mellitus (non-autoimmune), Optic Atrophy, and Deafness.We report the case of a patient sent to the physical and rehabilitation department to manage urinary disorders and for whom the diagnosis of WS was retained.Case report: A 24-year-old female patient, with history of diabetes mellitus type I from t...

Introduction: Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a condition characterized by spontaneous onset of shoulder pain and gradual loss of active and passive shoulder motion. This condition is more common in people with diabetes. The aim of this study was to appreciate the contribution of different therapeutic means used in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) in the management of AC in Diabetic patients.Patients and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted...

IntroductionCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common compressive neuropathy in upper limb. Although most causes are idiopathic, CTS may be associated with some systemic conditions such as diabetes mellitus (DM). The aim of this study was to describe conservative procedures used in physical medicine and rehabilitation in the management of CTS.Patients and methodsWe carried out a descriptive retrospectiv...

IntroductionThe aim of our study was to search the causes of pain in diabetics followed for a lower limb amputation in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) department.Patients and methodsA retrospective study carried out between 2018 and 2020 on diabetic patients referred to PMR department for lower limb amputation.ResultsForty-two patients were included in ...