TY - JOUR
T1 - Diabetic foot ulcers
T2 - Part II. Management
AU - Alavi, Afsaneh
AU - Sibbald, R. Gary
AU - Mayer, Dieter
AU - Goodman, Laurie
AU - Botros, Mariam
AU - Armstrong, David G.
AU - Woo, Kevin
AU - Boeni, Thomas
AU - Ayello, Elizabeth A.
AU - Kirsner, Robert S.
PY - 2014/1
Y1 - 2014/1
N2 - The management of diabetic foot ulcers can be optimized by using an interdisciplinary team approach addressing the correctable risk factors (ie, poor vascular supply, infection control and treatment, and plantar pressure redistribution) along with optimizing local wound care. Dermatologists can initiate diabetic foot care. The first step is recognizing that a loss of skin integrity (ie, a callus, blister, or ulcer) considerably increases the risk of preventable amputations. A holistic approach to wound assessment is required. Early detection and effective management of these ulcers can reduce complications, including preventable amputations and possible mortality.
AB - The management of diabetic foot ulcers can be optimized by using an interdisciplinary team approach addressing the correctable risk factors (ie, poor vascular supply, infection control and treatment, and plantar pressure redistribution) along with optimizing local wound care. Dermatologists can initiate diabetic foot care. The first step is recognizing that a loss of skin integrity (ie, a callus, blister, or ulcer) considerably increases the risk of preventable amputations. A holistic approach to wound assessment is required. Early detection and effective management of these ulcers can reduce complications, including preventable amputations and possible mortality.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.07.048
DO - 10.1016/j.jaad.2013.07.048
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:84890692611
SN - 0190-9622
VL - 70
SP - 21.e1-21.e24
JO - Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JF - Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
IS - 1
ER -