title: Know how--diabetic foot ulceration.
abstract: Diabetes is a complex metabolic disease which can give rise to many tissue complications. The foot is particularly vulnerable to circulatory and neurological disorders, so that even minor trauma can lead to ulceration and infection. Careful observation and assessment of these wounds is essential to ensure the integrity of the limb is not threatened, which could result in amputation. A multidisciplinary team approach is the key to successful management of diabetic foot ulceration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatry, University of Brighton.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McInnes
mesh_terms: D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans