title: The latest theories and treatment for diabetic foot complications.
abstract: Most diabetic patients will encounter ulcerations ranging from grade 0 to grade 5 during the course of their lifetime. These ulcerations, with prompt diagnosis and rapid care using a team approach, will be converted to grade 0 ulcerations with the exception of the grade 5 foot. The use of padding and shoe gear aid in healing these ulcerations once the infection is eradicated and sufficient debridement has been performed.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Joseph
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Cavuoto
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000628:therapy*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*