Bone and soft-tissue infections of the lower extremity in diabetics.
The foot is the most common site of infection in the diabetic individual, and one of every four diabetics eventually seeks medical care for a foot problem. This article examines pathologic conditions of the lower extremity from a variety of views, including pathophysiology, classification, microbiology, infections, osteomyelitis, treatment, and prevention strategies.
LeFrock
J L
JL
Therapeutic Research Institute, Sarasota, Florida, USA.
Joseph
W S
WS
D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D005738:Gas Gangrene / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D018461:Soft Tissue Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents