Diabetic foot
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Diabetic Foot Infection: Cellulitis and gangrene. (Image courtesy of Charlie Goldberg, M.D., UCSD School of Medicine and VA Medical Center, San Diego, CA) |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Afsaneh Morteza, MD-MPH [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anahita Deylamsalehi, M.D.[3] Daniel A. Gerber, M.D. [4]; Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [5]; Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [6]
Synonyms and keywords: Diabetic feet; Diabetic ulcer; Diabetic foot infection; Diabetic foot ulcer; Diabetic foot syndrome
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Diabetic foot from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Comprehensive therapy | Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies