A practical guide for examining and treating the diabetic foot.
Physicians can perform a quick, complete examination of the feet of patients with diabetes to prevent serious complications. The examination should focus on circulation, nerve function, musculoskeletal problems, and the skin. All patients should be urged to wear supportive, comfortable shoes, and to wash, moisturize, and examine their feet every day.
Boike
Allan M
AM
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA. boikea@ccf.org
Hall
James O
JO
D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D016523:Foot Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D010808:Physical Examination; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control