descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jun 2004 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Foot and Ankle Clinics, volume 9, pages 239-254 (issn: 1083-7515,

Authors: Kent R Biddinger; Kari J Amend;

doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2003.12.001

pmid: 15165580

The role of surgical decompression for diabetic neuropathy

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Abstract

Surgical decompression of peripheral nerves for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been studied and previously reported. These studies reported decreased pain and some studies showed improved sensory function. The role that this surgery can play remains controversial.

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Postoperative Care, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Disease Models, Animal, Diabetic Neuropathies, Animals, Humans, Peroneal Nerve, Decompression, Surgical, Biomechanical Phenomena, Rats

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