| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 226 pages) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
This book explores the challenges of treating foot complications associated with diabetes,℗ℓ a major challenge for societies the world over. Authors include experienced podiatrists, nurses and doctors,℗ℓ all of whom℗ℓ work in the field of diabetes foot care. The book is divided into prevention and early management, management of major complications, prevention of recurrence and how to structure a team.℗ℓ In each area, the authors describe their practical experiences and discuss how they have addressed clinical challenges. Management of Diabetic Foot Complications provides useful information for anyone responsible for the care of people with diabetes who may be at risk of developing foot complications. |
| Contents |
Foot complications in diabetes : the problem / Clifford P. Shearman -- Screening and treatment of early complications in the diabetic foot / Graham C. Bowen -- Emergency management of the acute diabetic foot / Abigail H. M. Morbi and Clifford P. Shearman -- Managing diabetes in people with foot complications / Mayank Patel and Keith G. McCormick -- Predicting wound healing in the diabetic foot : measuring skin viability / Javier Aragón-Sánchez and Rajgopal Mani -- Imaging in the patient with foot complications / Duncan F. Ettles and Lynn Ling -- Treatment of infection in the diabetic foot : the use of antibiotics / Anthony R. Berendt -- Endovascular revascularisation : when and how / Andrew J. Wigham and Raman Uberoi -- Surgical revascularisation of the diabetic foot / Paul W. Moxey and Patrick F. S. Chong -- Amputation above the ankle : achieving the best outcome for the patient / Nicola Storer, Marie Hulse, Ian M. Nordon, and Stephen J. Baxter -- Neuro-osteoarthropathy : the Charcot foot -- pathology, diagnosis, and treatment / William J. Jeffcoate -- The role of the orthopaedic surgeon in diabetic foot complications / Gavin W. Bowyer -- Cardiovascular risks in people with diabetes foot complications / Martin Fox and Lisa Jane Lainton -- Foot care and the prevention of recurrent ulcers / Laurie King -- Foot deformity and pressure management in the diabetic foot / David A. Russell -- The role of the multidisciplinary team in the management of diabetic foot complications / Stella Vig and Kathryn H. Waite. |
| Subject |
MEDICAL / Podiatry
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Diabetes -- Complications.
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Foot -- Diseases.
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Diabetes -- Complications.
(OCoLC)fst00892153
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Foot -- Diseases.
(OCoLC)fst00931290
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Diabetes.
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Endocrinology.
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Internal medicine.
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Medicine.
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Blood-vessels -- Surgery.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Shearman, C. P. (Clifford P.), editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Management of diabetic foot complications 9781447145240 |
| ISBN |
9781447145257 electronic bk. |
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1447145259 electronic bk. |
| Standard No. |
10.1007/978-1-4471-4525-7 doi |
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