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microscopy shows IgM, IgA, brinogen, and C3in the blood
vessels causing vascular thickening [31].
Excess lipid deposition in the dermis has as a result the
yellow appearance [32]. HGlut-1 (the human erythrocyte
glucose transporter) is expressed by the broblasts in areas
of sclerotic collagen from biopsies of patients with necrobiosis lipoidica [33]. The mainstay of treatment is currently steroids, either topical, intralesional, or rarely systemic. Steroids
are cost-effective and have low side-effect proles. Other
treatments include systemic cyclosporine or ticlopidine [34],
CO2 laser therapy [35], and platelet-rich plasma [36]. Lesions
may be excised with skin grafting, but patients with diabetes
may be poor surgical candidates. Most recently, TNF-α
antagonists, such as etanercept and iniximab, have been
selected as possible therapies [37, 38].
Granuloma Annulare
Granuloma annulare (GA) is an idiopathic, benign, and
asymptomatic granulomatous condition that is more frequently seen in women rather than men. The prevalence of
granuloma annulare is estimated to be 0.1–0.4%, and the
estimated incidence is 0.1–0.4%. Women are affected more
commonly than men, and the disease can affect persons of
any age. More than two-thirds of patients are 30years of
age or younger (Figs. 12.7 and 12.8). The exact etiology
and pathogenesis of GA remains unknown. Several mechanisms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of GA such
as cell- mediated immunity, vasculitis, abnormalities in
macrophage function, and primary collagen degeneration.
Impaired neutrophil chemotaxis has been found in patients
with granuloma annulare. Macrophages take over an
inammatory site because of the impaired neutrophil
response, which leads to the granulomatous inammation
seen in granuloma annulare as opposed to a suppurative
neutrophil type inammation. Some believe that granuloma
annulare is caused by a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction, more specically a Th1 reaction involving IFNgamma stimulating macrophages to release matrix
metalloproteinases. This ultimately results in connective
tissue degradation. Possible trigger factors include infections, sun light exposure, and the hepatitis B vaccine.
Clinical subtypes include localized, subcutaneous, perforating, generalized, and papular GA.Only the generalized
form shows consistent and signicant correlation with diabetes across most studies and 21–77% of patients with generalized GA have diabetes (predominantly type 2 diabetes)
[39]. Generalized GA is an inammatory lesion that usu-
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Fig. 12.7 Granuloma annulare. A 40-year-old woman with T2DM
(erythematous annular plaques)
Fig. 12.8 Granuloma annulare. A 38-year-old woman with T2DM
(conuent erythematous plaques)
ally takes the form of multiple, small, rm, skin-colored or
red dermal papules in an annular arrangement that tend to
be found on the distal extremities. The skin lesions of GA
are similar to necrobiosis lipoidica but GA does not exhibit
epidermal atrophy and yellow discoloration. The histopathology shows lymphohistiocytic granulomatous inammation of the dermis and collagen degeneration (Figs.12.9,
12.10, and 12.11). Colloidal iron stain reveals abundant
deposition of mucin. The presence of mucin and the absence
of plasma cells help to distinguish histologically GA from
NL.Treatment is similar to NL.In addition to the therapy
mentioned above, vitamin E, isotretinoin, tetracyclines,
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Fig. 12.9 Granuloma annulare. H&E shows necrobiotic granuloma
surrounded by lymphocytes and histiocytes (×100)
Fig. 12.10 Granuloma annulare. H&E shows necrobiotic granuloma
surrounded by lymphocytes and histiocytes (×100)
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oral calcitriol, dapsone, hydroxyurea, topical tacrolimus,
clofazimine, and rifampin have been tried and reported to
be effective in small studies.
Diabetic Bullae
Diabetic bullae (DB), or bullosis diabeticorum, is a rare, noninammatory, bullous disorder characterized by tense, painless, bullae that develop abruptly on normal-appearing skin,
primarily on the dorsa and the sides of the lower legs and feet,
and less often affecting the hand or forearm (Fig.12.12) [40].
The blisters are non-inammatory in nature and heal in several
weeks without scarring. Blisters tend to be painless and nonpruritic. The etiology of blister formation is unclear, but is
postulated to involve trauma, ultraviolet (UV) light exposure,
hypoglycemia or highly uctuating blood glucose levels, an
autoimmune condition, vascular insufciency, neuropathy,
and changes in calcium or magnesium metabolism [41, 42].
The microscopic ndings are non- specic and the level of the
bullae formation is variable. The bullae contain brin and
occasional inammatory cells but in case of subepidermal bullae, the cavity is lled with blood. Immunouorescence is not
reliable in establishing accurate diagnosis and only helps to
exclude other bullae diseases. The differential diagnoses
include bullous pemphigoid, porphyria, and pseudo-porphyria,
which can be ruled out by submitting a biopsy of the lesion for
direct and indirect immunouorescence [20]. Treatment of
DB is focused on skin protection and preventing secondary
infection. These lesions usually resolve without intervention
within a matter of weeks. Uncomplicated blisters should be
left intact, but sterile aspiration of uid may prevent rupture in
some cases. Ulcerated blisters should be treated with aggressive wound management [43].
Fig. 12.11 Granuloma annulare. H&E (×200). Necrobiotic collagen
matrix with mucin surrounded by lympho-histiocytic inltrates
Fig. 12.12 Diabetic bullae. (Reproduced From Pannu AK, Suryadevara
V.Image Diagnosis: Bullosis Diabeticorum. The Permanente Journal.
Perm J. 2019;23:19.042, with permission from The Permanente
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Fig. 12.13 Diabetic dermopathy. Brownish batches and rough spots
on shins. (Reproduced From Brzezinski P, Chiriac AE, Pinteala T, Foia
L, Chiriac A (2015). Diabetic dermopathy (“shin spots”) and diabetic
bullae (“bullosis diabeticorum”) at the same patient. Pak J Med Sci,
31(5):1275–1276. DOI: 10.12669/pjms.315.7521, PMID: 26649029,
PMCID: PMC4641298)
Diabetic Dermopathy
Diabetic dermopathy (DD), also known as spotted leg syndrome, is the most common cutaneous nding in diabetic
and seen in about 40% of diabetic patients [29, 44]. It is characterized by atrophic, hyperpigmented and irregularly
shaped papules or plaques predominantly on the pretibial
skin (Fig. 12.13). The lesions are asymptomatic and may
persist indenitely or disappear without treatment. Diabetic
dermopathy is a clinical diagnosis. The histopathology of the
lesion is relatively non-specic, while the fully developed
lesions show epidermal atrophy with a mild perivascular
lymphohistiocytic inltrate and hemorrhage in papillary dermis. Dermal changes include broblastic proliferation, dermal edema, and thickening of the collagen bundles with
fragmentation and separation [45]. Currently, there is no recommended medical intervention for DD because the lesions
are asymptomatic and may resolve spontaneously. Treatment
should take into consideration the possibility of a secondary
infection. Patients with this ndings may be prone to other
microangiopathic complications and coronary artery disease,
because of their association with diabetic dermopathy [46].
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tive perforating collagenosis, (3) Kyrle’s disease, and (4)
perforating folliculitis. APD is associated with diabetes,
chronic renal failure and dialysis, or a combination of these
factors [48–50]. These lesions appear as pruritic, hyperkeratotic, dome-shaped papules and nodules, often with central
umbilication, mainly occurring on the extensor surface of the
limbs, but also on the trunk, hands, and face. Histologically,
transepidermal channels traverse an acanthotic epidermis
and are lled with keratin, pyknotic nuclear debris, inammatory cells, elastin, and collagen depending on the nature
of the underlying disease. They all share a common microscopic nding, which is the intaepidemal elimination of
these substances. In elastosis perforans serpiginosa, altered
elastic bers pass through channels from dermis to epidermis. The pathogenesis is not well understood, and it mainly
includes minor skin trauma from scratching, manifestation
of microangiopathy, metabolic disorders causing an epidermal or dermal alteration, and a deposition of some substances
not removed by dialysis, which the immune system then
treats as foreign [51]. APD in the setting of diabetes is relatively unresponsive to therapy, but may resolve slowly if
trauma and scratching are avoided (Fig.12.14). Therefore,
the key treatment strategy is the symptomotic relief of pruri-
Acquired Perforating Dermatosis
Acquired perforating dermatosis (APD) denes a group of
chronic skin disorders characterized by transepidermal perforation and elimination of a dermal component of the skin
[47]. This disorder is historically classied by the predominant dermal material identied microscopically such as keratin, collagen, or elastic tissue. Hence, APD can be divided
into four types: (1) elastosis perforans serpiginosa, (2) reac-
Fig. 12.14 Perforating collagenosis. Skin surgical biopsy. H&E
(×100) shows skin biopsy from the foot. Altered collagen is eliminated
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tus. Further treatments with benecial effects are reported,
among these are topical keratolytics, topical and systemic
retinoids, allopurinol, PUVA, UVB phototherapy, topical
and intralesional injection of steroids, antibiotics (doxycycline), oral antihistamine, cryotherapy, and renal transplantation [47, 52, 53].
Diabetic Thick Skin
Diabetic patients often exhibit thickening of the skin caused
by excessive accumulation of abnormal collagen. Clinically,
thickened skin is divided in three distinct categories: (1)
asymptomatic benign skin thickening; (2) scleroderma-like
skin changes in the ngers with limited joint mobility, also
known as diabetic hand syndrome or limited joint mobility
syndrome; and (3) diabetic scleredema. Thickened skin is
thought to be a manifestation of the abnormal glycosylation
of collagen occurring in a hyperglycemic state, leading to
increased cross-linking of collagen bers that become resistant to degradation by collagenase [54]. Others have suggested that excess insulin acting as a growth factor promotes
collagen proliferation [55].
A scleroderma-like syndrome develops in 8–50% of diabetic patients. Skin on the dorsal part of the hand can thicken,
resulting rst in stiffness of the metacarpophalangeal and
proximal interphalangeal joints of the ngers [54]. Thickened
skin on the ngers, known as Huntley’s papules or nger
pebbles, appears as grouped indurate papules on the extensor
surface of the ngers, knuckles, or periungual area. Decreased
joint mobility is manifested as a limited ability for active
extension, but later in the course of this syndrome, limited
exion may occur. The literature suggests that diabetic hand
syndrome is a cutaneous marker for the development of
diabetes- related microvascular complications [54, 56].
Diabetic scleredema is a rare chronic connective tissue
disorder primarily associated with type 2 diabetes. It consists
of a dramatic increase in the thickness of the reticular dermis, initially on the face, and extends to the posterior neck
and upper back. Diabetic scleredema is usually asymptomatic, but neck discomfort and back pain may occur, especially in more severe cases [57]. The affected skin is hard,
thick, and indurated, sometimes erythematous, and may have
a peau d’ orange appearance. Unequivocal diagnosis of
scleredema by histologic examination requires a full thickness excisional biopsy to examine the dermis. Histologically,
diabetic scleredema reveals a markedly thickened reticular
dermis, increased mast cells, thick collagen bundles, and
accumulated hyaluronic acid between the collagen bundles,
and there is no sign of edema nor sclerosis [58]. The diagnosis is usually based on history and physical examination.
Histologically special stains such as Alcian blue and
Colloidal iron reveal interstitial mucin deposits in between
the collagen bundles. There is no highly effective treatment
for diabetic scleredema. Therapies include potent intralesional glucocorticoids, low-dose methotrexate, and UV light
phototherapy. Although strict glycemic control does not
show consistent therapeutic benet in scleredema diabeticorum, it is proposed to be an effective preventive measure
[59–61].
Eruptive Xanthomas
Eruptive xanthomatoses are rare and occur more often in
patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, characterized
by a collection of lipids in the skin. They arise suddenly in
groups of multiple yellow papules with surrounding erythema, commonly located on the extensor surfaces of the
extremities and on the buttocks [62]. The histopathology
shows an accumulation of lipid-laden histiocytic foam cells
with a mixed inltrate of lymphocytes and neutrophils in the
dermis (Fig.12.15). These lesions can be the rst sign of diabetes. The reason for the increased frequency of eruptive
xanthomatosis among individuals with diabetes has been
well characterized. Insulin is a stimulating factor critical to
the normal activity of lipoprotein lipase; the insulin-decient
state of insulin-dependent diabetes results in the decrease in
lipoprotein lipase activity and then leads to an accumulation
of serum triglycerides [63]. Occasionally, when the serum
triglyceride level reaches 2000mg/dL, lipids will deposit in
the skin [64]. Eruptive xanthomas are a cutaneous
manifestation of the hyperlipidemic state, especially hypertriglyceridemia. Early identication of xanthomatosis can
facilitate timely treatment and possible avoidance of more
serious manifestations of hyperlipidemia such as atherosclerotic complications and pancreatitis. Systemic drugs that
Fig. 12.15 Eruptive xanthoma. H&E (×100) shows inltrates with
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lower lipid levels aid in both resolving the lesions and preventing other complications of hyperlipidemia, such as coronary artery disease and pancreatitis [41, 57, 65].
Cutaneous Infections
Infections are one of the major skin disorders affecting
patients with diabetes. The prevalence of cutaneous infections in diabetes mellitus (DM) reported in the literature,
regardless of DM type, ranged from 20 to 61% [66, 67]
(Fig.12.16). These include bacterial infections, candidiasis,
dermatophytosis, and rare infections. Multiple factors in
patients with diabetes increase the risk for skin infections:
skin barrier disruption, sensory neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, trauma, venous or arterial insufciency, immune
system dysfunction, and uncontrolled hyperglycemia [68].
The infection rate is higher in type 1 versus type 2 diabetes,
strongly related to blood glucose levels. Oxidative stress, as
a result of mitochondrial destruction, blocks insulin, signaling pathways and releases inammatory cells and molecules,
such as proinammatory cytokines [68]. Prolonged effect of
oxidative stress causes irreversible organ damage.
Bacterial Infections
Acute bacterial skin infections can cause high morbidity and
mortality in patients with DM [69]. Bacterial overgrowth and
invasion are facilitated by decreased skin barrier and poor
vascularization (Fig. 12.17). Streptococcal and Fournier’s
gangrene, rhino-cerebral mucormycosis, and synergistic necrotizing cellulitis with severe muscular involvement are most
typical and severe infections occurring in patients [70].
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is more prevalent in hospitalized patients [71]. Gram-negative bacilli (GNB), such as
Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, have also
been detected in hospitalized patients, increasing the risk of
mortality [72]. Moreover, GNB affect patients with necrotizing fasciitis, causing a life-threatening condition. Patients
with diabetic foot are involved in highly resistant bacteria
such as Acinetobacter, Bacillus, and Citrobacter. Other common skin lesions caused by bacteria are folliculitis, abscesses,
and external ear canal infection, presented with otalgia, otorrhea, hearing loss, edema, and erythema.
Fig. 12.16 Erythema and pustules should raise the suspicion of skin
infection. (This gure was published in Infect Dis Clin North Am, Vol
number 35, Polk C, Sampson MM, Roshdy D, Davidson LE, Skin and
Soft Tissue Infections in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus, 183–97,
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Candida Infections
Candida albicans is the most common factor causing mucocutaneous candidiasis, presenting as white plaques with exudates and pustules. Other common presentations are candida
vulvovaginitis, perianal candidiasis, angular cheilitis, intertrigo (infections of the skinfolds and erosio interdigitalis
blastomycetica), nger web space infection, paronychia, and
onychomycosis [57]. Patients with diabetic ketoacidosis may
develop mucormycosis, an acute, severe soft-tissue infection, which is progressive and does not respond to systemic
antifungals [57]. Rhinocerebral mucormycosis affects
mainly patients with poorly controlled diabetes. Blood vessels are diffusely invaded by fungi (Phycomycetes) causing
widespread necrosis, bony erosions, and cerebral abscesses.
Dermatophyte Infections
Tinea corporis, tinea pedis, and onychomycosis are frequent
dermatophyte infections in DM [73]. Trichophyton rubrum,
Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Trichophyton tonsurans
are the most common dermatophytes.
Clinical Evaluation ofSkin Infections
Skin symptoms and signs raising the suspicion of infections
include erythema, tenderness, pain, warmth, or induration.
Moreover, patients frequently present with purulent drainage, rash, boils, furuncles, or carbuncles [74]. When active
cellulitis is present, all patients should be examined for
edema, erythema, or purulent discharge. Depth of ulcerations, ulcer merging, and diabetic foot ulcers should be
carefully evaluated to detect the possible underlying bone
infection [75]. Patients with infections should be closely
monitored for cardiovascular diseases as well, due to high
incidence of bacteremia, endocarditis, and systemic manifestations from heart and lung [76]. Systemic inammatory
response syndrome and septic shock can be seen in patients
with supercial and deep infections. When fever and leukocytosis are present, disseminated infection should be considered in differential diagnosis. Serious complications include
acute kidney injury, peripheral arterial disease, puncture,
wounds, trauma, and progressive infection, despite antibiotic
therapy [76]. The above mentioned infections can progress
rapidly and require proper treatment, a multidisciplinary care
team with surgeons and infectious disease physicians. Choice
of antibiotic therapy depends on cultures and patient risks,
factors for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, pseudomonas, and multidrug resistant organisms as well as severity and depth of infections.
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PanagiotisV.Tsaklis andNikolaosTentolouris
Abstract
Biomechanics is a branch of the life sciences for the study
of the structure and function of biological systems including humans by means of the methods of mechanics.
Biomechanics is clearly relevant to diabetic foot, since
the majority of the feet injuries are related to the mechanical stress applied to the structures of the feet. Thus, callus
is formed in the feet when increased pressure is applied
for a prolonged period of time, an ulcer will not heal if
there is no sufcient ofoading, and callus or ulcers will
recur if there is no proper ofoading of the vulnerable
areas of the feet. Knowing, therefore, the basic biomechanics of the foot is important for understanding the
mechanism of development of ulcers, for organizing prevention methods, for the treatment of ulcers, and for prevention of relapses. For the biomechanical and functional
evaluation of the diabetic foot and the general mobility of
the person, there must be a holistic approach which
include the morphological investigation of the foot; the
mobility measurements (Range of Motion) of the foot
joints; the recording and evaluation of the pressures
around the plantar area and the weight distribution
between legs (weight shift %); the Gait assessment and
evaluation through kinematic and kinetic analysis of the
movement of the foot and other body segments, like pelvis and trunk; and the assessment of the static and dynamic
balance.
P. V. Tsaklis (*)
Laboratory of Biomechanics and Ergonomics—@ErgoMechLab,
Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University
of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece
Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Growth and
Metabolism, Karolinska Institute, Solna, Sweden
e-mail: tsaklis@uth.gr
N. Tentolouris
Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and
Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital,
Athens, Greece
Foot Anatomy andFunction Related
toBiomechanics
The human foot is a complex and strong mechanical structure containing 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than a hundred
muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The feet support the weight
of the body, and provide support during standing and fulcrum during walking. One of the principal functions of the
foot is its shock-absorbing capability during walking or running. Furthermore, the foot has the particularity of forming
arches which help to t even on uneven surfaces [1].
The ankle joint is the major point for controlling sagittal
plane movements of the leg relative to the foot, which is essential for bipedal ambulation [1]. Τhe subtalar joint allows move-
ment three planes described as pronation (combination
inversion abduction and dorsiexion) and supination (a combination of inversion, adduction, and plantar exion) [2, 3]. The
midtarsal joint represents the functional articulation between
the rearfoot and midfoot. The inter-relationship of the subtalar
and midtarsal joint provides full pronation and supination
motions throughout the foot. The rst metatarsophalangeal
joint (MTPJ) incorporates the rst metatarsal head (MTH), the
base of the proximal phalanx, and the superior surfaces of the
medial and lateral sesamoid bones within a single joint capsule.
The main motion of the rst MTPJ and the lesser MTPJs is in
the sagittal plane (dorsiexion and plantar exion) (Fig.13.1).
During propulsion the body weight is moving forward
over the hallux creating dorsiexion of the rst MTPJ. This
occurs with the hallux planted rmly on the ground and with
the heel lifting for propulsion. The force acting across the rst
MTPJ approximates body weight, whereas the force across
other MTPJs is considerably less [4]. Maximum loading of
the rst MTH and hallux is practically at the same time during stance in normal gait, highlighting the importance of the
load bearing function of both the hallux and rst MTH.
The gait or walking cycle is a repetitive pattern involving
steps and strides. A step is one single step, a stride is a whole
gait cycle. The step time is the time from one foot hitting the
oor to the other foot hitting the oor. Step width can be
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Foot Joints
Ankle joint
Talonavicular
joint
Metarsocunieform
joint
Subtalar joint
Calcaneocuboid
joint
C
First MP
joint
A
B
Arches of the Foot
A
B
B
A
c
A-B Anterior Transverse Arch
c
B-C Lateral Longitudinal Arch
A-C Medial Longitudinal Arch
Fig. 13.1 Foot anatomy—joints and arches
described as the mediolateral space between the two feet
(Fig13.2a). The gait refer to a series of events which the leg
experiences during ambulation. For analyzing gait cycle, one
foot is taken as reference and the movements of the reference
foot are studied. Each leg experiences its own gait pattern
which consists of two main phases: the stance phase (68% of
the cycle) and the swing phase (38% of the cycle) (Fig13.2b).
During gait, the foot is required to be unstable for shock
absorption and to adapt to the terrain, whereas during the propulsive phase, the foot has to be stable to function as a lever.
Foot exibility and rigidity are mainly controlled with pronation and supination of the subtalar and midtarsal joints. As subtalar joint pronation after heel strike is a major shock- absorbing
mechanism, limited joint mobility (LJM) or structural abnormality could compromise exibility and shock absorption,
thereby placing increased stress on the plantar skin surface [5,
6]. For example, LJM of the rst MTPJ is the commonest cause
of recurrent ulcers under the big toe. In addition, limited ankle
dorsiexion could result in increased pressure on the forefoot,
in particular during the late stance phase of gait, caused by an
early heel rise or compensatory pronation [5, 7, 8].
Beyond the pressure applied to the foot, another important mechanical quantity that contributes to the development
of foot ulcers is the plantar shear stress, which results from
the forces exerted parallel to the skin and tends to cause a
tear [9, 10]. Ground reaction forces act in all three dimensions under the foot during locomotion. Among the threedimensional stresses that act on the plantar surface, vertical
stress (pressure) can easily be quantied via commercial
pressure measurement systems [11]. Due to technical challenges, objective determination of the horizontal shear stress
was not possible in the past, but during the last few decades,
a variety of methods have been developed for its measurement [12]. Data suggest that peak plantar pressure and shear
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