Super modern diabetic foot surgery

Diabetic foot infections: microbiology made modern? Array of hope.

M any aspects of managing foot infections in patients with diabetes have improved dramatically and are summarized in recently published guidelines (1–3). Yet, the basic methods of determining the causative microorganisms from these infections by culturing wound specimens have remained largely unchanged for over a century. Obtaining a proper wound culture specimen allows the clinician to define ...

Minimally invasive surgery of diabetic foot – review of current techniques

The term diabetic foot is usually used to indicate advanced foot pathology (complex clinical situations correlating diabetic foot ulcers, diabetic foot infections, Charcot foot, and critical limb ischemia). The early recognition of the etiology of these foot lesions is essential for the therapeutic decision in order to achieve a good functional result. Several surgical procedures involving the ...

Minimally invasive surgery for diabetic plantar foot ulcerations

Complications of diabetes mellitus constitute the most common indications for hospitalization and non-traumatic amputations in the USA. The most important risk factors for the development of diabetic foot ulcerations include the presence of peripheral neuropathy, vasculopathy, limited joint mobility, and pre-existing foot deformities. In our study, 500 diabetic patients treated for plantar fore...

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Diabetic Neuropathy and Diabetic Foot

Patients with diabetes may present with an array of foot disorders that include, but are not limited to, neuropathy, ulceration, and osteomyelitis. Ischemia and infection are common clinical concerns as either, or both, may be involved in the pathogenesis of these disorders. Management choices can be difficult to make and diagnostic imaging is often sought to help clarify the clinical picture. ...