The study is designed to investigate biomarkers related to bone turnover in diabetics with charcot foot. This is done by measuring local blood samples in the feet, and systemically in a vene and an artery. Measurements are done before and after cooling the feet in icewater to lower the bloodflow. Patients will be compared with healthy diabetic controls.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
5
Blood samples are drawn in the feet and arms (a/v) before and after cooling the feet with ice water
RANKL
Time frame: 10 min between measurements
osteocalcin
Time frame: 10 min between measurements
CTX-I
Time frame: 10 min between measurements
sRAGE
Time frame: 10 min between measurements
P1NP
Time frame: 10 min between measurements
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