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by John Steinberg, DPM
Department of Surgery
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Editor, PRESENT
Diabetic foot infections are one of the most common
reasons for a podiatric surgeon to get called to the ER, and most of these
patients seem to come in on Friday nights or holiday weekends!
The very
serious medical condition of a diabetic foot infection requires prompt and
appropriate attention. However, if a step-wise approach is followed, the
treatment plan is generally simplistic and can make the difference in saving a
patient’s life and limb. This lecture will review the principles of care for
diabetic foot infections and the necessary surgical approach which should be
followed for most patients. A brief review of the plantar compartment anatomy
of the foot is presented and several cases are discussed.
Diabetes is one
of the key areas where podiatric medicine can make a big difference in the
outcomes of patient care. To do this properly we need to practice consistent
and evidence based medicine. This lecture will help to prioritize some of the
principles that you already employ in your patient care…
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