Understanding diabetic foot ulcers. 1: Pathophysiology.
This is the first part of a two-part unit on diabetic foot ulcers. It describes the pathophysiology, risk factors and signs and symptoms of diabetic foot ulcers.
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D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000150:complications; D007511:Ischemia / Q000150:complications; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care; D014946:Wound Infection