The diabetic foot: managing infection using Cutimed Sorbact dressings.

Management of the diabetic foot is often problematic, particularly as the diabetic patient is prone to sub-clinical infections. This article reviews diabetic foot ulceration and its treatment and describes some of the commonly associated complications of these chronic wounds. It is proposed that highly hydrophobic dressings are of value in reducing the bacterial colonization of ulcers, and an excellent alternative to more commonly-prescribed, topical antimicrobial dressings, particularly those containing silver.