Diabetic Foot. Part 1: Ulcers and Infections
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 c...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-41f2fbd827c844e9ad9421ff2ada1ca42024-03-03T08:37:16ZengThieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia1982-43782020-09-0155438939610.1055/s-0039-3402462Diabetic Foot. Part 1: Ulcers and InfectionsRicardo Cardenuto Ferreirahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9886-5082Abstract 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.http://www.scielo.br/pdf/rbort/v55n4/1982-4378-rbort-55-04-0389.pdfdiabetesfootulcerinfectionamputation |
| spellingShingle | Ricardo Cardenuto Ferreira Diabetic Foot. Part 1: Ulcers and Infections Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia diabetes foot ulcer infection amputation |
| title | Diabetic Foot. Part 1: Ulcers and Infections |
| title_full | Diabetic Foot. Part 1: Ulcers and Infections |
| title_fullStr | Diabetic Foot. Part 1: Ulcers and Infections |
| title_full_unstemmed | Diabetic Foot. Part 1: Ulcers and Infections |
| title_short | Diabetic Foot. Part 1: Ulcers and Infections |
| title_sort | diabetic foot part 1 ulcers and infections |
| topic | diabetes foot ulcer infection amputation |
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