Management of wounds in the diabetic foot.
Current management of wounds in the diabetic foot is detailed. A thorough initial clinical examination and non-invasive tests can give baseline values and provide valuable information about limb and foot circulation. The approach detailed involves limited amputation and preservation of as much of the weight-bearing surface as possible.
D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*