| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 249 pages) : color illustrations |
| Contents |
Diabetic neuropathy -- Anatomical risk factors for diabetic foot ulceration -- Other foot-related risk factors -- Skin and system diseases with manifestations from the feet -- Neuropathic ulcers -- Peripheral vascular disease -- Ischemic and neuroischemic ulcers and gangrene -- Heel cracks and common diabetic heel ulcers -- Charcot foot -- Infections -- Methods of prevention -- Methods of ulcer healing -- Amputations |
| Summary |
Foot ulcers occur in approximately 15% of the patients with diabetes mellitus in their lifetime, with a major impact on their quality of life. Many hospital admissions related to diabetes are due to foot ulcers, which can result in prolonged hospital stay and increased morbidity and mortality. The majority of lower limb amputations are performed in patients with diabetes every year (80,000 at least in the USA). Most of the diabetes-related foot problems can be prevented or their severity reduced by early detection and treatment. This book contributes to improved foot care through raised awaren |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Diabetes -- Complications.
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Foot -- Diseases.
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Foot -- Ulcers.
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Diabetic Foot.
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| Genre/Form |
Atlas.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Katsilambros, Nicholas.
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| ISBN |
1405191791 |
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1444317555 (electronic bk.) |
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144431758X (electronic bk.) |
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9781405191791 |
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9781444317558 (electronic bk.) |
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9781444317589 (electronic bk.) |
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