Clinical Features and Electrodiagnosis of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in the Dysvascular Patient - 05/08/11
Corresponding author. Rehabilitative Care Services (S-117-RCS), Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle WA 98108, USA.Riassunto |
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common disorder that can lead to limb loss and death. Up to 50% of DPN patients can be asymptomatic. This fact contributes to making DPN the leading cause of lower limb amputation. The degree of heterogeneity in the clinical manifestations of DPN makes diagnosing this condition difficult. This article reviews the characteristics, diagnosis, electrodiagnosis, classification, pathogenesis, and treatment of DPN.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Neuropathy, Electrodiagnosis, Diabetes, Dysvascular, Amputee, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Polyneuropathy
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Vol 20 - N° 4
P. 657-676 - Novembre 2009 Ritorno al numero
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