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

Asiye Durmaz Akyol , PhD, RN;

Arzu Gungor Tolasa , PhD;

01/04/2024

Wound Management & Prevention

Original Research

Inflammatory Markers in Diabetic Foot Infection: A Meta-Analysis

12/20/2023

Jun Zhao ;

Yu-Ting Wang ;

Hong-Lin Chen , PhD;

Yang Li ;

Le-Xuan Zhang ;

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

Chanho Jeong ;

Chi Young Bang ;

Seung Ho Lee ;

Kun-Yong Sung ;

Sang-Yeul Lee , PhD, MD;

Bong-Ki 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

Gu Kang ;

Matthew Malone , PhD;

Andrew Crisologo , DPM;

Easton Ryan ;

David Truong , DPM;

Lawrence A. Lavery , DPM, MPH;

Mathew J. Johnson ;

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

Laura Soloway , PhD, MPH;

Robert J. Klein , DPM, FACFAS, CWS;

Rhea Mathew , BS;

Daniel J. Spangler , BS;

Hadley Hudson ;

Christine Bongards , PhD;

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 ;

Brennan K. Reardon , DPM;

Lauren Lindsay Schnack , DPM, MS, AACFAS, FACPM, DABPM;

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 , MD;

Ibrahim Tayfun Sahiner ;

Merve Akin , MD;

Ahmet Çinar Yasti , MD;

İsmail Sezikli ;

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 Sanchez Rios , PhD, DPM;

Jesus Alfayate Garcia , MD;

Sandra Vicente Jimenez , MD;

Fernando Criado Galan , MD;

Miguel Gutierrez Baz , MD;

Luis De Benito Fernandez , MD;

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 M. Walker , MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, FCCP;

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