The Foot in Diabetes, Third Edition

Reviews from previous editions: "A book that should find a place on the bookshelves of all physicians who care for diabetic patients." Hospital Update "I would thoroughly recommend that everyone read it if they do not wish to be left behind in this field." Journal of the Royal College of Physicians Diabetic foot problems are one of the most important long-term problems associated with diabetes. They can be a major cause of disablement and have serious economic consequences for health organisations. The Foot in Diabetes, Third Edition, has revised and expanded the popular previous editions to provide a fully comprehensive and contemporary review of the known causes of diabetic foot disease. * A practical guide to the clinical management of diabetic foot disease * Effectively illustrated * Comprehensively covers an area of considerable importance and interest * Contributions from experts in all relevant fields This essential text is of importance to all members of the diabetes specialist team including diabetologists, podiatrists, specialist nurses, district nurses, general practitioners, surgeons and clinical researchers. Content: Chapter 1 Introduction: The Diabetic Foot—The Good News, The Bad News (pages 1–2): John D. WardChapter 2 The Size of the Problem: Epidemiological and Economic Aspects of Foot Problems in Diabetes (pages 3–17): Rhys Williams and Mark AireyChapter 3 The Pathway to Ulceration: Aetiopathogenesis (pages 19–31): Andrew J. M. BoultonChapter 4 What the Practising Physician Should Know about Diabetic Foot Biomechanics (pages 33–59): Peter R. Cavanagh, Jan S. Ulbrecht and Gregory M. CaputoChapter 5 Classification of Ulcers and Its Relevance to Management (pages 61–72): Matthew J. YoungChapter 6a Providing a Diabetes Foot Care Service (pages 73–80): Mary BurdenChapter 6b Providing a Diabetes Foot Care Service (pages 81–86): David J. ClementsChapter 6c Providing a Diabetes Foot Care Service (pages 87–93): Molly Donohoe, John Fletton and John E. TookeChapter 7 The Diabetic Foot in Primary Care: A UK Perspective (pages 95–103): Roger GadsbyChapter 8 Podiatry and the Diabetic Foot: An American Perspective (pages 105–109): Larry B. Harkless and David G. ArmstrongChapter 9 Education—Can It Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Amputations? (pages 111–120): Maximilian SpraulChapter 10 Psychological and Behavioural Issues in Diabetic Neuropathic Foot Ulceration (pages 121–130): Loretta VileikyteChapter 11 Footwear for the High?Risk Patient (pages 131–142): Ernst ChantelauChapter 12 The Rational Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Diabetic Foot Infection (pages 143–151): Gregory M. CaputoChapter 13 Use of Dressings: Is there an Evidence Base? (pages 153–168): Nicky Cullum, Mariam Majid, Susan O'Meara and Trevor SheldonChapter 14a New Treatments for Diabetic Foot Ulcers (pages 169–178): Vincent FalangaChapter 14b New Treatments for Diabetic Foot Ulcers (pages 179–184): Michael E. EdmondsChapter 14c New Treatments for Diabetic Foot Ulcers (pages 185–191): Stephen ThomasChapter 15 The Role of Radiology in the Assessment and Treatment of the Diabetic Foot (pages 193–213): John F. Dyet, Duncan F. Ettles and Anthony A. NicholsonChapter 16 Peripheral Vascular Disease and Vascular Reconstruction (pages 215–234): Kevin G. Mercer and David C. BerridgeChapter 17 Charcot Foot: An Update on Pathogenesis and Management (pages 235–260): Robert G. FrykbergChapter 18 Prophylactic Orthopaedic Surgery—Is There A Role? (pages 261–277): Patrick LaingChapter 19 Amputations in Diabetes Mellitus: Toes to Above Knee (pages 279–307): John H. Bowker and Thomas P. San GiovanniChapter 20 Rehabilitation after Amputation (pages 309–321): Ernest Van Ross and Stuart LarnerChapter 21 The International Consensus and Practical Guidelines on the Diabetic Foot (pages 323–344): Karel BakkerChapter 22 The Foot in Leprosy—Lessons for Diabetes (pages 345–362): Grace WarrenChapter 23 Conclusions (pages 363–366): Henry Connor, Andrew J. M. Boulton and Peter R. Cavanagh