Surgical Management of Diabetic Foot and Ankle infections.

Authors

Claire M. CapobiancoFollow
John J. Stapleton DPM, FACFAS, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Thomas Zgonis DPM, FACFASFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

10-1-2010

Abstract

Delayed treatment of any diabetic foot infection can lead to a limb- or life-threatening scenario. Urgent and/or emergent surgery may be necessary in the early diagnosis of a severe diabetic foot infection that is followed by staged reconstructive procedures. This article provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the surgical management of severe diabetic foot infections and describes and guides treatment based on a rational schematic approach that identifies the anatomic location of the diabetic foot infection.

Volume

3

Issue

5

First Page

223

Last Page

230

ISSN

1938-7636

Published In/Presented At

Capobianco, C. M., Stapleton, J. J., & Zgonis, T. (2010). Surgical management of diabetic foot and ankle infections. Foot & Ankle Specialist, 3(5), 223-230. doi:10.1177/1938640010382037

Disciplines

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism | Other Medical Specialties | Podiatry | Surgery

PubMedID

20966451

LVHN link

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=20966451&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article