title: Managing foot ulcers in patients with diabetes.
abstract: Over 1 million people in the UK have diabetes mellitus, of whom around 7-10% will, at some point, develop a foot ulcer. These ulcers, which in severe cases extend to muscle and bone, are prone to infection and can lead to gangrene and may necessitate amputation. Around 85% of amputations in people with diabetes are preceded by persistent foot ulcers. Here, we review the management of such ulcers.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D011312:Pressure
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents