title: [The diabetic foot].
abstract: These are the guidelines for preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of the diabetic foot syndrome. Diabetic neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, bone deformity and altered biomechanics are foot-related risk conditions. The position statement is focused on screening methods and recommendations for clinical care for diabetics, who currently have no foot ulcers. A decision pathway is offered with respect to diagnosis and management of diabetic patients at an increased risk or manifest injuries.
authors.affiliation: Interne Abteilung, Landeskrankenhaus Hochzirl, Hochzirl, Österreich. monika.lechleitner@tilak.at
authors.forename: Monika
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lechleitner
authors.forename: Heidemarie
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Abrahamian
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Francesconi
mesh_terms: D001317:Austria; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents