A practical guide for examining and treating the diabetic foot

Physicians can perform a quick, complete examination of the feet of patients with diabetes to prevent serious complications. The examination should focus on circulation, nerve function, musculoskeletal problems, and the skin. All patients should be urged to wear supportive, comfortable shoes, and to...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine 2002-04, Vol.69 (4), p.342-348
Hauptverfasser:	Boike, Allan M, Hall, James O
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Arthropathy, Neurogenic - diagnosis Arthropathy, Neurogenic - etiology Arthropathy, Neurogenic - therapy Diabetic Foot - diagnosis Diabetic Foot - etiology Diabetic Foot - therapy Diabetic Neuropathies - complications Diabetic Neuropathies - diagnosis Foot Ulcer - diagnosis Foot Ulcer - etiology Foot Ulcer - therapy Humans Infection - diagnosis Infection - etiology Infection - therapy Musculoskeletal Diseases - diagnosis Musculoskeletal Diseases - etiology Neurologic Examination Physical Examination Skin Diseases - diagnosis Skin Diseases - etiology Skin Diseases - prevention & control
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Zusammenfassung:	Physicians can perform a quick, complete examination of the feet of patients with diabetes to prevent serious complications. The examination should focus on circulation, nerve function, musculoskeletal problems, and the skin. All patients should be urged to wear supportive, comfortable shoes, and to wash, moisturize, and examine their feet every day.
ISSN:	0891-1150 1939-2869
DOI:	10.3949/ccjm.69.4.342