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 they present the internationally recognised best practice.
The clinical chapters are presented in a structured, colour-coded format to allow easy reference. The text also includes highlighted best clinical practice tips. Each chapter is accompanied by high-quality, full-colour 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.
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.
