Prevalence of limited joint mobility and forefoot deformities in people with Type2 diabetes in Malta

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess foot morphology and document foot deformities and joint mobility in a cohort of subjects living with type-2 diabetes mellitus in Malta in a Primary Care setting. A significant proportion of participants living with type-2 diabetes presented with foot deformities which are known to be predictive of foot ulceration in this high risk population. This research conducted in a primary care setting highlights the importance of increased vigilance coupled with strengthening of existing screening structures and introducing clinical guidelines with regards to biomechanical assessment of the feet in a primary care setting in order to reduce the incidence of diabetes foot complications.