Sarcopenia, Frailty and Diabetic Foot: A Mini Narrative Review
Nikolaos D. Karakousis, Elisavet E. Pyrgioti, Petros N. Georgakopoulos, Νικόλαος Παπάνας
Abstract
The aim of this narrative mini review was to investigate the potential association of the diabetic foot (DF) with sarcopenia and frailty. Data is still limited, but it appears that DF patients may be more prone to frailty. In addition, patients with DF and sarcopenia exhibit more frequently foot ulcers and amputations, as well as increased mortality rates post-operatively. Further studies are now needed to see how these realizations may be used in clinical practice, aiming to improve DF outcomes.
Topics & Concepts
SarcopeniaDiabetic footMedicineNarrative reviewDiabetes mellitusFoot (prosody)Physical medicine and rehabilitationAmputationPhysical therapyGerontologyClinical PracticeIntensive care medicineInternal medicineSurgeryEndocrinologyLinguisticsPhilosophyDiabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and ManagementNutrition and Health in AgingFrailty in Older Adults