Year: 2012
Type: article
Abstract: Diabetic foot is a serious complication of diabetes which aggravates the patient's condition whilst also having significant socioeconomic impact. The aim of the present review is to summarize the causes and pathogenetic mechanisms leading to diabetic foot, and to focus on the management of this important health issue. Increasing physicians' awareness and hence their ability to identify the "foot at risk," along with proper foot care, may prevent diabetic foot ulceration and thus reduce the risk of amputation.
Source: Diabetes Therapy
Authors: Kleopatra Alexiadou, John Doupis
Institution: Laiko General Hospital of Athens
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $7,400
OpenAlex ID: W2110185449