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Diabetic Foot. Part 1: Ulcers and Infections
- Source :
- Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia, Vol 55, Iss 4, Pp 389-396 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda., 2020.
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Abstract
- Abstract Diabetes is a systemic disease that has achieved epidemic proportions in modern society. Ulcers and infections are common complications in the feet of patients with advanced stages of the disease, and are the main cause of amputation of the lower limb. Peripheral neuropathy is the primary cause of loss of the protective sensation of the feet and frequently leads to plantar pressure ulcers and osteoarticular disruption, which in turn develops into Charcot neuropathy (CN). Common co-factors that add to the morbidity of the disease and the risk of amputation in this population are obesity, peripheral arterial disease, immune and metabolic disorders. Orthopedic surgeons must be aware that the early detection and prevention of these comorbidities, through diligent medical care and patient education, can avoid these amputations.
- Subjects :
- diabetes
foot
ulcer
infection
amputation
Medicine
Orthopedic surgery
RD701-811
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Details
- Language :
- English, Portuguese
- ISSN :
- 19824378
- Volume :
- 55
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.41f2fbd827c844e9ad9421ff2ada1ca4
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-3402462