Surgical perspective in treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

Authors
Epstein, DA Corson, JD
Citation
Da. Epstein et Jd. Corson, Surgical perspective in treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, WOUNDS, 13(2), 2001, pp. 59-65
Citations number
46
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
WOUNDS-A COMPENDIUM OF CLINICAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
ISSN journal
10447946 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
59 - 65
Database
ISI
SICI code
1044-7946(200103/04)13:2<59:SPITOD>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Despite attempts at prophylaxis, foot ulcers remain a frequent complication of diabetes. Delayed or inadequate treatment of foot infections in diabeti c patients often results in limb loss. A team approach with involved specia lties provides the best option for good long-term patient outcomes. Continu ed education is necessary in order to limit avoidable major amputation in t his challenging patient population.