lower extremity amputation

Guidelines for Diagnosing & Treating Diabetic Foot Infections

Guidelines for Diagnosing & Treating Diabetic Foot Infections

May 23, 2013

The IDSA has released guidelines emphasizing rapid and appropriate therapy for treating diabetic foot infections. A multidisciplinary team should be utilized to assess and address various aspects of the problem.

Diabetes-Related LEAs: The Impact of Location

Diabetes-Related LEAs: The Impact of Location | Opinion Article

May 22, 2012

A new study has found that rates of foot and leg amputations among Americans with diabetes may vary widely according to where they live, but questions remain as to why this occurs.

A New Strategy to Manage Charcot Foot | Opinion Article

November 2, 2010

Charcot foot, a diabetes-associated neuropathic osteoarthropathy, has gotten increased recognition as a debilitating disease that frequently leads to severe disability and poor quality of life.