The diabetic foot.
Modern thought regarding the pathogenesis, clinical features and management of the 'diabetic foot' is reviewed. The interplay of the triad of ischaemia, neuropathy and infection is emphasized throughout. Management is directed at maintaining or providing a pain-free, working foot.
D000375:Aging; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000209:etiology; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000209:etiology*; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D005528:Foot / Q000098:blood supply; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy