Management of diabetic foot ulcers

Kleopatra Alexiadou, John Doupis, Kleopatra Alexiadou, John Doupis

Abstract

Diabetic foot is a serious complication of diabetes which aggravates the patient's condition whilst also having significant socioeconomic impact. The aim of the present review is to summarize the causes and pathogenetic mechanisms leading to diabetic foot, and to focus on the management of this important health issue. Increasing physicians' awareness and hence their ability to identify the "foot at risk," along with proper foot care, may prevent diabetic foot ulceration and thus reduce the risk of amputation.

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Removable cast walker
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Off-loading of a diabetic foot ulcer with felted foam

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