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The Surgical Management of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle

 

​A surgical guide to management of acute fractures and Charcot arthropathy of the diabetic foot and ankle
Examines pathophysiology, epidemiology, and conservative and surgical care of foot and ankle fractures in diabetes patients
Includes management of infections and osteomyelitis, as well as plate and axial fixation techniques


Offering up-to-date guidance to surgeons looking for the most current management for the care of Charcot arthropathy and related fractures of the foot and ankle in diabetic patients, this book discusses pathophysiology, recommendations for pre-surgical evaluations, and management strategies for diabetes and Charcot neuroarthropathy, along with demographics and epidemiology of diabetes. Conservative care, total contact casts and footwear are discussed, as well as the management of infections and osteomyelitis. Acute fractures and Charcot arthropathy for the forefoot, midfoot and ankle follow, including plate and axial fixation techniques, with authors' preferred treatment strategies presented in step-by-step fashion. Written and edited by recognized leaders in the field, this is a must-have for orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists, residents, nurse practioners, physician's assistants and all people treating diabetic patients and will be an excellent resource for treating these debilitating afflictions.

Number of Illustrations and Tables
60 b/w illustrations, 81 illustrations in colour
Topics
Orthopedics
Diabetes



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Tags: ankle, surgical, fractures, management, infections