Synopsis of managing soft tissue podiatric surgical infections.
Every effort should be made to prevent the occurrence of postoperative foot infections. However, since they are not always avoidable, every surgeon must be prepared to manage these infections. Early diagnosis is essential in preventing overwhelming sepsis and minimizing disability, and immediate therapy is necessary to resolve the complication and prevent it from recurring.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D003646:Debridement; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents