This Research Hypothesizes That the Use of a Rigid Rocker Sole Reduces the Recurrence Rate of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Patients With Peripheral Neuropathy.

Clinical Efficacy of Therapeutic Footwear With a Rigid Rocker Sole in the Prevention of Reulceration in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Polineuropathy: a Prospective and Randomized Clinical Trial.

This research presents a randomized clinical trial which analyzes the efficacy of a rigid rocker sole in the reduction of the recurrence rate of plantar ulcers in diabetic foot patients. The hypothesis of the research is the use of a rigid rocker sole reduces the recurrence rate of diabetic foot ulcers in patients with peripheral neuropathy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Type 1 or 2 diabetic patients regardless of the pharmacotherapy that they receive.
• Adult patients of both sexes.
• Peripheral neuropathy patients.
• Patients without wounds or ulcers at the examination time.
• Patients with a foot ulcers history.
• Patients with or without minor amputation prior to the inclusion time in the present study.
• Patients who don´t need gait support mechanisms such as walking sticks, crutches, splints or any other devices which interferes with the autonomous development of the gait.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with mayor amputation.
• Patients with rheumatic disease that affect the feet.
• Patients with peripheral neuropathy of different etiology to Diabetes mellitus.
• Patients with several critical ischemia criteria, defined by TACS II guideline.