The Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Infections

Diabetic foot ulcers and infections are common complications of diabetic foot disease. Additionally, these complications are a common cause of morbidity and impose a substantial burden to the patient and society. It is imperative to understand the major contributing factors, namely, diabetic neuropa...

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Main Authors:	Michael A. Del Core MD, Junho Ahn BS, Robert B. Lewis MD, Katherine M. Raspovic DPM, Trapper A. J. Lalli MD, Dane K. Wukich MD
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SAGE Publishing 2018-08-01
Series:	Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011418788864

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spelling	doaj-b41517a71e38400a961117f0dad088c32020-11-25T02:59:52ZengSAGE PublishingFoot & Ankle Orthopaedics2473-01142018-08-01310.1177/2473011418788864The Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Diabetic Foot InfectionsMichael A. Del Core MD0Junho Ahn BS1Robert B. Lewis MD2Katherine M. Raspovic DPM3Trapper A. J. Lalli MD4Dane K. Wukich MD5 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USADiabetic foot ulcers and infections are common complications of diabetic foot disease. Additionally, these complications are a common cause of morbidity and impose a substantial burden to the patient and society. It is imperative to understand the major contributing factors, namely, diabetic neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, and immune system dysfunction in order to guide treatment. Management of diabetic foot disease begins with a detailed history and thorough physical examination. This examination should focus on the manifestations of diabetic neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease, and, in particular, any evidence of diabetic foot ulcers or infection. Prevention strategies should include a multi-disciplinary approach centered on patient education.https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011418788864
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author	Michael A. Del Core MD Junho Ahn BS Robert B. Lewis MD Katherine M. Raspovic DPM Trapper A. J. Lalli MD Dane K. Wukich MD
spellingShingle	Michael A. Del Core MD Junho Ahn BS Robert B. Lewis MD Katherine M. Raspovic DPM Trapper A. J. Lalli MD Dane K. Wukich MD The Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Infections Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
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title	The Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Infections
title_short	The Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Infections
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series	Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
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description	Diabetic foot ulcers and infections are common complications of diabetic foot disease. Additionally, these complications are a common cause of morbidity and impose a substantial burden to the patient and society. It is imperative to understand the major contributing factors, namely, diabetic neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, and immune system dysfunction in order to guide treatment. Management of diabetic foot disease begins with a detailed history and thorough physical examination. This examination should focus on the manifestations of diabetic neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease, and, in particular, any evidence of diabetic foot ulcers or infection. Prevention strategies should include a multi-disciplinary approach centered on patient education.
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The Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Infections

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