Diabetic foot

Literature Review

Reviewing Recommendations From the IWGDF 2023 Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Active Charcot Neuro-Osteoarthropathy: Highlighting the Role of Temperature Monitoring With Illustrative Case Reports

07/15/2024

Gary M. Rothenberg , DPM, CDE;

Amanda L. Killeen , DPM;

Crystal Holmes , DPM;

The purpose of this manuscript is to summarize the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot guidelines while highlighting the role of foot temperature monitoring.

The purpose of this manuscript...

07/15/2024

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Empirical Studies

Effectiveness of a Theory-Based Foot Care Education Program on Self-Efficacy and Adaptation in Patients With Diabetes in Turkey: A Randomized Controlled Trial

01/04/2024

Arzu Güngör Tolasa, PhD¹; and Asiye Durmaz Akyol, PhD, RN²

Arzu Güngör Tolasa, PhD1; and Asiye D...

01/04/2024

Wound Management & Prevention

Original Research

Inflammatory Markers in Diabetic Foot Infection: A Meta-Analysis

12/20/2023

Yu-Ting Wang

Le-Xuan Zhang

Yang Li

Jun Zhao

Hong-Lin Chen

The goal of the meta-analysis was to systematically assess the function of inflammatory markers in the detection of diabetic foot infection.

The goal of the meta-analysis...

12/20/2023

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Case Report

Salvage Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty of the Superficial Femoral Artery in the Diabetic Foot With Deteriorating Limb Ischemia

08/16/2023

Chi Young Bang

Chanho Jeong

Seung Ho Lee

Kunyong Sung

Bong-Ki Lee

Sang-Yeul Lee

A 67-year-old patient with diabetes and deteriorating limb ischemia was successfully treated via surgical repair following an emergency percutaneous transluminal angioplasty.

A 67-year-old patient with...

08/16/2023

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Brief Communication

Does Antibiotic Treatment Before Bone Biopsy Affect the Identification of Bacterial Pathogens From Bone Culture?

06/07/2023

Lawrence A. Lavery

Peter A. Crisologo

Easton Ryan

David Truong

Gu Kang

Mathew J. Johnson

Matthew Malone

Authors retrospectively reviewed records from 114 patients with diabetic foot osteomyelitis to determine whether exposure to antibiotics prior to bone biopsy had an effect on bacterial culture results.

Authors retrospectively reviewed...

06/07/2023

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Original Research

Use of Disposable Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in 16 Podiatry Clinic Patients with Chronic Wounds

05/25/2023

Robert Klein, DPM, FACFAS, CWS, FFPM RCPS^1,2; Rhea Mathew, BS¹; Daniel J. Spangler, BS¹; Hadley Hudson, Undergraduate Student³; Laura Soloway, PhD, MPH⁴; Christine Bongards, PhD⁵

Robert Klein, DPM, FACFAS, CWS, FFPM ...

05/25/2023

Wound Management & Prevention

Case Series

Medially Based Hallux Interphalangeal Joint Arthroplasty in the Management of Hallux Ulceration: Surgical Technique and Result in Six Consecutive Cases

03/31/2023

Duane J. Ehredt Jr.

Matthew M. Reiner

Lauren L. Schnack

Brennan K. Reardon

This case series reports on the outcomes of a minimally invasive technique for offloading of the hallux in 5 patients with recalcitrant hallux ulcerations.

This case series reports on the...

03/31/2023

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Original Research

Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Experiences From a Dedicated Diabetic Foot Care Center

05/03/2022

Murat Kendirci

Ibrahim Tayfun Sahiner

İsmail Sezikli

Merve Akın

Ahmet Cinar Yasti

The aim of this study is to present the effects of the pandemic on the behavior of patients with diabetic foot ulcers from a diabetic foot care center.

The aim of this study is to...

05/03/2022

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Original Contribution

Toe-Flow Model Implementation in the Vascular Surgery Department: Spanish Experience

08/19/2021

Juan Pedro Sánchez Ríos, PhD, DPM; Jesús Alfayate García, MD; Sandra Vicente Jiménez, MD; Fernando Criado Galán, MD; Miguel Gutiérrez Baz, MD; Luis De Benito Fernández, MD

Angiology and Vascular Surgery Department, University Hospital Foundation Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain

Juan Pedro Sánchez Ríos, PhD, DPM; Je...

Dr. Sánchez Ríos et al present results of a 3-year study in a diabetic foot unit at their hospital in Madrid, after inclusion of a podiatrist to create a toe-flow model.

Dr. Sánchez Ríos et al present...

08/19/2021

Vascular Disease Management

Editor's Corner

Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Multispecialty Approach Is Fundamental for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality

05/04/2021

Craig Walker, MD, FACC, FACP

Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Houma, Louisiana

Craig Walker, MD, FACC, FACP Card...

Dr. Walker comments on Dr. Sandra Vincente and colleagues' article “Descriptive Study of Ulcers Treated in a Diabetic Foot Unit” from Hospital de Alcorcon in Madrid.

Dr. Walker comments on Dr....

05/04/2021

Vascular Disease Management