Diabetic foot ulcers: Part I. Pathophysiology and prevention
A Alavi, RG Sibbald, D Mayer, L Goodman… - Journal of the American …, 2014 - Elsevier
Diabetes mellitus is a serious, life-long condition that is the sixth leading cause of death in
North America. Dermatologists frequently encounter patients with diabetes mellitus. Up to
25% of patients with diabetes mellitus will develop diabetic foot ulcers. Foot ulcer patients
have an increased risk of amputation and increased mortality rate. The high-risk diabetic foot
can be identified with a simplified screening, and subsequent foot ulcers can be prevented.
Early recognition of the high-risk foot and timely treatment will save legs and improve …
North America. Dermatologists frequently encounter patients with diabetes mellitus. Up to
25% of patients with diabetes mellitus will develop diabetic foot ulcers. Foot ulcer patients
have an increased risk of amputation and increased mortality rate. The high-risk diabetic foot
can be identified with a simplified screening, and subsequent foot ulcers can be prevented.
Early recognition of the high-risk foot and timely treatment will save legs and improve …