An Investigation into the Scale and Impact of Self-Reported Foot Problems Associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Study Protocol and Survey Questionnaire Development

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• 作者：Anita Ellen Williams ; Lindsey Cherry ; Alison Blake ; Begonya Alcacer-Pitarch ; Christopher Edwards ; Neil Hopkinson ; Edward Vital and Lee-Suan Teh
• 刊名：Musculoskeletal Care
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：June 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：14
• 期：2
• 页码：110-115
• 全文大小：91K
• ISSN：1557-0681

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can manifest with arthralgia and myalgia, and, in severe cases, disorganization of the joints and tendon rupture. Further, Raynaud's phenomenon and other circulatory problems such as vasculitis have been reported, and may be associated with loss of sensation and ulcers. Associated with impaired peripheral neurovascular function there is the potential for changes in tissue viability leading to thinning of the skin or callus formation. In addition, resistance to infections may be reduced, such as fungal infection of the skin and nails, bacterial infection associated with wounds and viral infections such as verruca. There is a dearth of evidence for the effects of SLE in the foot, the prevalence of foot problems in SLE and the impact of these on the individual. In addition, it is not known if people with SLE and foot problems have access to specialist care through foot health services. Hence, there is a need to investigate the scale of foot problems associated with SLE. In order to achieve this, a questionnaire needs to be developed in order to carry out a national survey in England.