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Evaluation of the Surgical and Pharmacological Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infection: A Retrospective Study [PDF]

, 2017
BACKGROUND: Diabetic foot infection is a major cause of patient disabilities and lowers limb amputations, with high treatment costs and hospitalisation requirements.
Aliakbar, Adil Hassan, Alsaadi, Malath Azeez, Barrak, Abbas Abd Zaid   +2 more
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The diabetic foot [PDF]

Current Opinion in Orthopedics, 1994
A comprehensive program focused on foot-specific patient education, skin and nail care, and protective footwear lowers the incidence of diabetic foot ulcers and lower extremity amputations. Orthopedic or podiatric consultations are warranted for those "at risk" or with foot ulcers.
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Role of screening in preventing diabetic foot storm

Medicine Science, 2022
With diabetes mellitus increasing at an alarming rate worldwide, so are its complications. A dreaded and neglected complication of diabetes is diabetic foot.
Amit Kumar C Jain
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The association of chronic, enhanced immunosuppression with outcomes of diabetic foot infections

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2022
We investigated if a chronic, enhanced immunosuppressed condition, beyond the immunodeficiency related to diabetes, is associated with clinical failures after combined surgical and medical treatment for diabetic foot infection (DFI).
Ilker Uçkay, Madlaina Schöni, Martin C. Berli, Fabian Niggli, Emil Noschajew, Benjamin A. Lipsky, Felix W. A. Waibel   +6 more
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The Economic Impact of Lower Extremity Amputations in Diabetics. a Retrospective Study From a Tertiary Care Hospital of Faisalabad, Pakistan [PDF]

, 2020
Background: Among the various complications of diabetes, lower-extremity amputation due to diabetic foot is a common problem. In Pakistan, 6-7% of patients with diabetes suffer from diabetic foot ulceration.
Ehsan, S. B. (Sumera), Labeeq, M. (Muhammad), Rehman, W. (Waleed), Tariq, M. A. (Muhammad), Tung, S. A. (Samra), Yar, M. A. (Muhammad)   +5 more
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Surgical Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Tanzanian University Teaching Hospital Experience. [PDF]

, 2011
\ud \ud Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) pose a therapeutic challenge to surgeons, especially in developing countries where health care resources are limited and the vast majority of patients present to health facilities late with advanced foot ulcers.
Chalya, Phillipo L, Mabula, Joseph B, Dass, Ramesh M, Kabangila, Rodrick, Jaka, Hyasinta, McHembe, Mabula D, Kataraihya, Johannes B, Mbelenge, Nkinda, Gilyoma, Japhet M   +8 more
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Successful nonsurgical therapy of a diabetic foot osteomyelitis in a patient with peripheral artery disease with almost complete radiological restoration

BMC Research Notes, 2018
Background Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a common complication in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and can consequently lead to soft tissue infection and osteomyelitis.
C. V. Loupa, E. Meimeti, E. Voyatzoglou, A. Donou, E. Koutsantoniou, S. Lafoyanni   +5 more
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Clinical microbiology study of diabetic foot ulcer in Iran; pathogens and antibacterial susceptibility [PDF]

, 2012
The aim of this study was to investigate microbial pathogens and their antibiotic susceptibility profile in infected diabetic foot ulcers in Iranian patients.
Hayatshahi, A., Heshmat, R., Nikoo, M.K., Qorbani, M., Rouhipour, N., Yazdi, N.M.   +5 more
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Effects of novel diabetic therapeutic footwear on preventing ulcer recurrence in patients with a history of diabetic foot ulceration: study protocol for an open-label, randomized, controlled trial

Trials, 2021
Background Recurrence after the healing of a foot ulcer is very common among patients with diabetes mellitus. Novel diabetic therapeutic footwear consisted of merino wool, vibration chip, and orthopedic insoles is designed to influence multifaceted ...
Yun Gao, Chun Wang, Dawei Chen, Hui Huang, Lihong Chen, Guanjian Liu, Shuang Lin, Min Liu, Xiaorong Wen, Jae-Hoon Cho, Yong Chen, Yingzhu Li, Xingwu Ran   +12 more
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Diabetic Foot Due to Anaphylactic Shock: A Case Report [PDF]

, 2014
Introduction: Diabetic foot is a clinical disorder, which is commonly seen in patients with diabetes mellitus. It is also the major cause of below knee amputation in the world.
Caliskan, K., Gokce, C., Karakus, A., Karcioglu, M., Ozden, R., Ozkan, M., Sahan, M., Ustun, I.   +7 more
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