In severe cases where the little toe needs amputation, it could cause falls due to a loss of balance. Scientists maintain that the pinky toe is a crucial part of the "tripod" that maintains balance.

Staff at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, carry out a small number ... Diabetes UK said regular foot checks can help reduce the risk of foot amputations for people living ...

About 50% of patients with diabetic foot infections who have foot amputations die within five years. Properly managed most can be cured, but many patients needlessly undergo amputations because of ...