title: High-risk foot and ankle patients.
abstract: The surgical treatment of complicated foot and ankle problems requires recognition and appreciation of patient and disease characteristics that may compromise surgical results. Appropriate patient selection is an important factor in obtaining a successful outcome. Modulation and management of these patient characteristics are critical in minimizing complications that are associated with treatment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Ohio, 3065 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614, USA. tgpadanilam@msn.com
authors.forename: Thomas G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Padanilam
authors.forename: Brian G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Donley
mesh_terms: D000842:Ankle / Q000601:surgery*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009752:Nutritional Status; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications