title: Elective foot and ankle surgery in the diabetic patient.
abstract: The philosophy of treating diabetic foot pathology has changed dramatically throughout the years. No longer are old, unfounded fears considered the standard of care. The authors enumerate on their indications and goals of treating this complex entity. Clinical aids, as well as patient evaluations are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Catanzariti
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Blitch
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Karlock
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000601:surgery; D000842:Ankle / Q000601:surgery*; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000601:surgery; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000601:surgery; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy