The Charcot Foot

The Charcot Foot
Author: Lee F Rogers, MD
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Foot
ISBN: 9781416058540

Topics include: "What lessons can history teach us about the Charcot foot?", "Medical treatment of Charcot Neuroosteoarthropathy", "Epidemiology of the Charcot Foot", "The Diagnosis of Charcot Foot", "The Natural History of Charcot's Neuroarthropathy", "The Causes of Charcot Syndrome", "Surgical Reconstruction of the Charcot Rear Foot and Ankle", "Surgical Management of Charcot Midfoot Deformities", and "Physical Management of the Charcot Foot."

The Foot in Diabetes

The Foot in Diabetes
Author: Andrew J. M. Boulton
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 568
Release: 2020-04-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1119445884

Fully revised and updated edition of this popular book, addressing all issues concerning the diabetic foot, one of the most prevalent problems in diabetes, with a strong emphasis on practical aspects of delivering care.

Limb Salvage of the Diabetic Foot

Limb Salvage of the Diabetic Foot
Author: Michael E. Edmonds
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 535
Release: 2019-09-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319179187

This book provides a practical guide to the treatment of patients as risk from limb amputation. The most common presentations of the diabetic foot are presented in concise and evidence-based chapters covering the neuropathic foot, the Charcot foot, the ischemic foot, and the infected foot. Each section includes an introduction to the clinical approach as well as an algorithm illustrating the limb salvage pathway and intervention steps. Limb Salvage of the Diabetic Foot: An Interdisciplinary Approach aims to help the reader build an interdisciplinary understanding of the diabetic foot and its treatment and is of interest to all members of the interdisciplinary diabetic foot team including surgeons, podiatrists, radiologists, nurses, orthotists, infectious disease physicians, and endocrinologists.

Diabetic Foot Syndrome

Diabetic Foot Syndrome
Author: Dirk Hochlenert
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2018-09-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319920553

This book provides a clear and integrated guide to the diagnostic pathways and therapeutic options available for the treatment of diabetic foot syndrome. The link between the location of the lesion and its potential causes are discussed in relation to its diagnosis, biomechanics, treatment and prognosis. Chapters covering interdigital lesions, the lateral side of the foot, torsion of the hallux, and the charcot foot are included. Diabetic Foot Syndrome: From Entity to Therapy aims to facilitate interdisciplinary understanding and is relevant to endocrinologists, as well as vascular and orthopedic surgeons.

Atlas of the Diabetic Foot

Atlas of the Diabetic Foot
Author: Nikolaos Tentolouris
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2003-07-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0470861371

Many foot problems in diabetes can be prevented and often the patients are misdiagnosed, or inappropriately referred or treated. This title will be of immense use to the audience as work of reference. Diabetes mellitus is the lack of insulin leading to uncontrolled carbohydrate metabolism, the breakdown of starches and sugars into smaller units that can be used by the body for energy. Foot ulcers occur in about 15% of diabetic patients in their lifetime and hospital admissions due to foot ulcers are very common. Foot problems mostly occur when there is nerve damage in the feet or when there is poor blood flow. * Contains colour photos and pictures * Examples for identification of the patients at risk for foot ulceration * Prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Core Topics in Foot and Ankle Surgery

Core Topics in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Author: Andrew Robinson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2018-04-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1108311458

This concise guide offers an ideal overview of both the practical and theoretical aspects of foot and ankle surgery for trainees and junior consultants. Easy to read chapters cover all areas of surgery, from examination, imaging, and the biomechanics of the foot and ankle, to specific conditions including amputations and prostheses, deformities, arthritis, cavus and flat foot, sports injuries, Achilles tendon, benign and malignant tumors and heel pain. Fractures and dislocations of the ankle, hind-, mid- and forefoot are also covered, as are the foot in diabetes and pediatrics. Written by a team of international experts, the text is an accessible way to prepare for postgraduate examinations and manage patients successfully.

Levin and O'Neal's the Diabetic Foot

Levin and O'Neal's the Diabetic Foot
Author: Marvin E. Levin
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 648
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323041450

Fully updated, now in full color, this latest edition of Levin and O'Neal's The Diabetic Foot provides diagnostic and management information for the challenging problems faced by patients with diabetic foot problems. The book has a team care focus and offers tips and pearls in every chapter.

Clinical Care of the Diabetic Foot

Clinical Care of the Diabetic Foot
Author: David G. Armstrong
Publisher: American Diabetes Association
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1580406424

The third edition of Clinical Care of the Diabetic Foot has been fully revised and updated, and continues to be the essential handbook on foot care and the treatment of the diabetic foot. The diabetic foot is typically the victim of nerve damage, micro- and macrovascular disease, and faulty healing, mechanisms that without proper care can lead to amputation. More than 80,000 diabetes-related amputations are performed in the United States each year, but non-specialist primary care providers, as well as residents, nurses, and diabetes educators, can help prevent this devastating, life-altering, and expensive complication. Healthcare professionals and medical students alike will find that this concise, well-indexed, and updated guide offers practical advice on detecting and managing diabetes-related foot complications.

Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle

Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle
Author: Thomas Zgonis
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1074
Release: 2017-11-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1975102258

Emphasizing a multidisciplinary team approach, Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle, 2nd Edition, is an easy-to-follow, well-illustrated guide to the latest surgical techniques in diabetic lower extremity reconstruction. Dr. Thomas Zgonis and an expert team of national and international authors share their extensive knowledge and experience in the surgical treatment of diabetic patients, including challenging clinical scenarios of severe infections, lower extremity deformities, peripheral arterial disease, and soft tissue compromise.

High Risk Diabetic Foot

High Risk Diabetic Foot
Author: Lawrence A. Lavery
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2010-08-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1420083023

Emphasizing a team approach that includes the practicing podiatrist, endocrinologist, diabetologist, vascular surgeon, orthopedist, and infectious disease specialist, The High Risk Diabetic Foot provides a thorough and detailed resource on the management of complex diabetic foot problems. This comprehensive text is an essential tool that will enabl