title: Diabetic foot infections.
abstract: This article discusses the pathophysiology, microbiology, diagnosis, and classification of this all too common situation. Specific surgical techniques for debridement and drainage are provided, including amputation, wound closure, and reconstruction. Antibiotics, wound care, and outpatient management are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Brodsky
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Schneidler
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages / Q000592:standards; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003646:Debridement; D003663:Decision Trees; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D004322:Drainage; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents