Atlas of the Diabetic Foot, Second Edition, Second Edition

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Foot ulcers occur in approximately 15% of the patients with diabetes mellitus in their lifetime, with a major impact on their quality of life. Many hospital admissions related to diabetes are due to foot ulcers, which can result in prolonged hospital stay and increased morbidity and mortality. The majority of lower limb amputations are performed in patients with diabetes every year (80,000 at least in the USA). Most of the diabetes-related foot problems can be prevented or their severity reduced by early detection and treatment. This book contributes to improved foot care through raised awareness of prevention, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management among healthcare professionals. This comprehensive atlas, now in a second edition, provides: 520 colour photographs, graphs, tables and imaging studies Educational examples taken from genuine case reports A reference guide for identifying patients at risk for foot problems Illustration of common problems such as neuropathic and neuroischaemic ulcers, ischaemia and infection Introduction to new technologies and bioengineered materials used for the treatment of foot ulcers This book will be of interest to diabetologists, endocrinologists, podiatrists, specialist nurses, general practitioners, surgeons and clinical researchers.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–10): Chapter 2 Diabetic Neuropathy (pages 11–20): Chapter 3 Anatomic Risk Factors for Diabetic Foot Ulceration (pages 21–47): Chapter 4 Other Foot?Related Risk Factors (pages 48–61): Chapter 5 Skin and Systemic Diseases with Manifestations in the Feet (pages 62–73): Chapter 6 Neuropathic Ulcers (pages 74–90): Chapter 7 Peripheral Vascular Disease (pages 91–105): Chapter 8 Ischemic and Neuro?Ischemic Ulcers and Gangrene (pages 106–136): Chapter 9 Heel Ulcers (pages 137–147): Chapter 10 Charcot Foot (pages 148–168): Chapter 11 Infections (pages 169–193): Chapter 12 Methods of Prevention (pages 194–199): Chapter 13 Methods of Ulcer Healing (pages 200–223): Chapter 14 Amputations (pages 224–242):