Diabetic Foot: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians

This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the foot in diabetes and its management from a team of experts. It is recommended to anybody with an interest in the diagnosis, management, surgical treatment, and indeed prevention of diabetic foot ulcers. It is presented in logical order from anatomy and biomechanics of the foot followed by chapters on causal pathways, neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, and then infections of the diabetic foot. Finally, there are chapters on routine podiatric care and other therapies including surgery. The book ends with a chapter on ‘Recent Advances in Diabetic Foot Management’.

Key Features :

• A practical guide to clinicians for the management of diabetes related complications of the foot.
• Provides details of anatomy, pathophysiology, surgery, and rehabilitation.
• Algorithms and diagrams provide clear insight into potential treatment strategies.
• Upcoming techniques and novel health technology have been covered.