A Practical Manual of Diabetic Foot Care

Foot problems in people with diabetes are common, serious and difficult to treat. They occur in 15 per cent of people with diabetes, can be very debilitating and often require hospitalization. In all countries diabetes is the major risk factor for amputation. This book is a practical clinical manual for the diagnosis, treatment-both medical and surgical-and the long-term care of foot problems in people with diabetes. The authors are world- renowned experts in this subject and the present the internationally recognized best practice.The seven clinical chapters - The Normal Foot, The High Risk Foot, The Ulcerated Foot, The Infected Foot, The Necrotic Foot, Surgical Approaches, and The Unsalvageable Foot - are presented in a structured, color-coded format to allow easy reference. Each chapter is accompanied by high quality full-color photographs that provide excellent examples of the earliest presenting signs as well as illustrating the step-by-step guidance on treatment. This book is an essential manual for every healthcare professional involved in the care of patients with diabetes.