Main description:

Foot problems in people with diabetes are common, serious and difficult to treat. In this second edition of the award winning text (BMA Medical Book of the Year, 2004) the world–renowned authors provide a practical, clinically oriented guide to the diagnosis and management of the diabetic foot. Both the text and illustrations have been fully revised and updated to include:




More emphasis on prevention, identifying at–risk patients and controlling risk factors
Recommendations from the latest international clinical guidelines
Up–to–date information on treatment options for foot infections and diabetic neuropathy
Easy–to–follow algorithm on the treatment of foot infections
Additional detail on managing the ischemic foot
New approaches to management of Charcot foot



Using a logical, colour–coded format, the book progresses through the whole spectrum of diabetic foot problems, presenting case studies and numerous photographs to illustrate important points. Step–by–step guidance and best clinical practice tips make this an essential manual for every healthcare professional involved in the care of patients with diabetes.

Back cover:

Foot problems in people with diabetes are common, serious and difficult to treat. In this second edition of the award winning text (BMA Medical Book of the Year, 2004) the world–renowned authors provide a practical, clinically oriented guide to the diagnosis and management of the diabetic foot. Both the text and illustrations have been fully revised and updated to include:




More emphasis on prevention, identifying at–risk patients and controlling risk factors
Recommendations from the latest international clinical guidelines
Up–to–date information on treatment options for foot infections and diabetic neuropathy
Easy–to–follow algorithm on the treatment of foot infections
Additional detail on managing the ischemic foot
New approaches to management of Charcot foot



Using a logical, colour–coded format, the book progresses through the whole spectrum of diabetic foot problems, presenting case studies and numerous photographs to illustrate important points. Step–by–step guidance and best clinical practice tips make this an essential manual for every healthcare professional involved in the care of patients with diabetes.

Contents:

Acknowledgements vii

Prologue viii

1 Introduction 1

2 Stage 1: The Normal Foot 21

3 Stage 2: The High–risk Foot 45

4 Stage 3: The Ulcerated Foot 81

5 Stage 4: The Infected Foot 130

6 Stage 5: The Necrotic Foot 181

7 Stage 6: The Unsalvageable Foot 215

8 Surgical Approach to the Diabetic Foot 229

Index 273