1997 07 - 8 articles
1 July 1997
Through a discussion of the etiology and pathology of diabetic foot lesions with particular emphasis on ulceration and osteoarthropathy, the author will develop a plan for treatment and prevention using a multidisciplinary approach to such problems....
1 July 1997
Foot problems are common in diabetic patients, with neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease being the main causative factors. Identification of high-risk feet can be accomplished by using basic clinical skills and simple equipment. Limb amputation...
1 July 1997
Patient education is a fundamental aspect of the management of foot ulcers in the patient with diabetes mellitus. Preventive measures have to be focused on the individual risk profile of the patient and on the chronology of appearance of symptoms. Te...
1 July 1997
We reviewed the hospital course of 77 diabetic and 69 nondiabetic subjects who had incision, drainage, and exploration of infected puncture wounds of the foot. Diabetics were 5 times more likely to have multiple operations and 46 times more likely to...
1 July 1997
Lower extremity macrovascular disease is more common and progresses more rapidly in the presence of diabetes and has a characteristic peritibial distribution with sparing of the foot arteries. The biology of the diabetic foot is compromised, thereby...
1 July 1997
Rehabilitation should address the physical and psychological scars following ablative surgery and help the amputee plan for the future. Collaboration is required between the surgical team, the rehabilitation team, and social services. Issues of parti...
1 July 1997
