Brodsky type 5 - have we overlooked the forefoot?
In Brodsky's classical description of zones affected by diabetic neuropathic arthropathy, he described the primary areas of the foot affected to be the midfoot and rearfoot (types 1,2,3). How common is neuropathic arthropathy of the forefoot (Brodsky type 5)? This article explores the fact that Brodsky type 5 (forefoot) may be an overlooked condition in diabetes care.