Diabetic foot ulcers: Part I. Pathophysiology and prevention

A Alavi, RG Sibbald, D Mayer, L Goodman… - Journal of the American …, 2014‏ - Elsevier
Diabetes mellitus is a serious, life-long condition that is the sixth leading cause of death in
North America. Dermatologists frequently encounter patients with diabetes mellitus. Up to …

Critical limb ischemia: current challenges and future prospects

L Uccioli, M Meloni, V Izzo, L Giurato… - Vascular health and …, 2018‏ - Taylor & Francis
Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is considered the most severe pattern of peripheral artery
disease. It is defined by the presence of chronic ischemic rest pain, ulceration or gangrene …

[HTML][HTML] Global vascular guidelines on the management of chronic limb-threatening ischemia

MS Conte, AW Bradbury, P Kolh, JV White… - European Journal of …, 2019‏ - Elsevier
Guideline Summary Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is associated with mortality,
amputation, and impaired quality of life. These Global Vascular Guidelines (GVG) are …

[HTML][HTML] The intersocietal IWGDF, ESVS, SVS guidelines on peripheral artery disease in people with diabetes mellitus and a foot ulcer

R Fitridge, V Chuter, J Mills, R Hinchliffe… - Journal of vascular …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Diabetes related foot complications have become a major cause of morbidity and are
implicated in most major and minor amputations globally. Approximately 50% of people with …

The intersocietal IWGDF, ESVS, SVS guidelines on peripheral artery disease in people with diabetes and a foot ulcer

R Fitridge, V Chuter, J Mills, R Hinchliffe… - Diabetes/metabolism …, 2024‏ - Wiley Online Library
Diabetes related foot complications have become a major cause of morbidity and are
implicated in most major and minor amputations globally. Approximately 50% of people with …

[HTML][HTML] Factors influencing wound healing of critical ischaemic foot after bypass surgery: is the angiosome important in selecting bypass target artery?

N Azuma, H Uchida, T Kokubo, A Koya… - European Journal of …, 2012‏ - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study is to determine factors affecting ischaemic wound
healing and role of the angiosome concept in bypass surgery. DESIGN: Single-centre …

Diagnostics and treatment of the diabetic foot

J Apelqvist - Endocrine, 2012‏ - Springer
Every 30 s, a lower limb is amputated due to diabetes. Of all amputations in diabetic patients
85% are preceded by a foot ulcer which subsequently deteriorates to a severe infection or …

[HTML][HTML] Chapter V: diabetic foot

M Lepäntalo, J Apelqvist, C Setacci, JB Ricco… - European Journal of …, 2011‏ - Elsevier
Ulcerated diabetic foot is a complex problem. Ischaemia, neuropathy and infection are the
three pathological components that lead to diabetic foot complications, and they frequently …

Special considerations in wound bed preparation 2011: an update:©

RG Sibbald, L Goodman, KY Woo… - Advances in skin & …, 2011‏ - journals.lww.com
PURPOSE: To enhance the learner's knowledge and competence in wound bed
preparation. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for …

The arterial anatomy of the Achilles tendon: anatomical study and clinical implications

TM Chen, WM Rozen, W Pan… - … Anatomy: The Official …, 2009‏ - Wiley Online Library
The Achilles tendon is the most frequently ruptured tendon in the lower limb and accounts
for almost 20% of all large tendon injuries. Despite numerous published studies describing …