An approach to understanding and treating common foot problems in the diabetic population
West Indian med. j
; West Indian med. j;50(supl.1): 30-33, Mar. 1-4, 2001.
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ABSTRACT
The goal of this paper is to provide an overview of common foot problems seen in diabetic individuals. Initial therapeutic intervention such as debridement ofpre-ulcerative lesions may prevent limb-threatening ulcerations from occurring. It is also essential that an understanding of the foot deformity and imbalance responsible for the high ulcerating pressures be identified and addressed for long-term treatment of these patients. The nature of compensatory foot imbalance with recommended re-alignment and balance therapies to prevent pathologic foot compensation and principles of padding and specific off-loading techniques are highlighted. Evaluation and therapy of often neglected digital deformities and treatment of nail pathology are reviewed.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Sapatos
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Pé Diabético
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
West Indian med. j
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article
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Congress and conference
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos
País de publicação:
Jamaica