Download or read book Atlas of the Diabetic Foot written by Nikolaos Katsilambros and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-21 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foot ulcers occur in approximately 15% of the patients with diabetes mellitus in their lifetime, with a major impact on their quality of life. Many hospital admissions related to diabetes are due to foot ulcers, which can result in prolonged hospital stay and increased morbidity and mortality. The majority of lower limb amputations are performed in patients with diabetes every year (80,000 at least in the USA). Most of the diabetes-related foot problems can be prevented or their severity reduced by early detection and treatment. This book contributes to improved foot care through raised awareness of prevention, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management among healthcare professionals. This comprehensive atlas, now in a second edition, provides: 520 colour photographs, graphs, tables and imaging studies Educational examples taken from genuine case reports A reference guide for identifying patients at risk for foot problems Illustration of common problems such as neuropathic and neuroischaemic ulcers, ischaemia and infection Introduction to new technologies and bioengineered materials used for the treatment of foot ulcers This book will be of interest to diabetologists, endocrinologists, podiatrists, specialist nurses, general practitioners, surgeons and clinical researchers.
Download or read book Atlas of the Diabetic Foot written by Nikolaos Tentolouris and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-07-11 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many foot problems in diabetes can be prevented and often the patients are misdiagnosed, or inappropriately referred or treated. This title will be of immense use to the audience as work of reference. Diabetes mellitus is the lack of insulin leading to uncontrolled carbohydrate metabolism, the breakdown of starches and sugars into smaller units that can be used by the body for energy. Foot ulcers occur in about 15% of diabetic patients in their lifetime and hospital admissions due to foot ulcers are very common. Foot problems mostly occur when there is nerve damage in the feet or when there is poor blood flow. * Contains colour photos and pictures * Examples for identification of the patients at risk for foot ulceration * Prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Download or read book Atlas of the Diabetic Foot written by Ioanna Eleftheriadou and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-03-18 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revised and updated third edition of the essential guide to the diagnosis and treatment of the diabetic foot The revised third edition of the Atlas of the Diabetic Foot is an updated guide to the information needed for the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot problems with the aim of reducing amputations. In addition to offering the theoretical knowledge, the book is filled with more than 500 color photos from real-life cases. The cases explore a wide-variety of foot issues and the text includes information about differential diagnosis and treatment. The authors—noted experts in the field—describe the epidemiology, pathophysiology and classification of diabetic foot ulcers. In addition, the book highlights the diagnosis of the main risk factors for the diabetic foot, namely diabetic neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease and the anatomic deformities of the lower extremities. The updated third edition, include 5 videos that clearly demonstrate the methods of examination for diabetic neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease. The text incldues methods of callus removal and debridement as well as offloading. In addition, it contains information on how a total contact cast is constructed. This essential resource: Contains a full colour presentation of diabetic foot cases Explains the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot problems in a revised and updated edition Includes a larger format that allows for a better quality images Offers a companion website with high-resolution digital files of photographs of the case studies presented Presents a multidisciplinary approach appropriate for a wide audience foot and diabetic professionals Written for diabetes specialists, endocrinologists and diabetic nurse specialists, podiatrists and podiatry nurse specialists, Atlas of the Diabetic Foot offers the information needed to help with the prevention, diagnosis and management of the diabetic foot.
Download or read book The Foot in Diabetes written by Andrew J. M. Boulton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-04-09 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated edition of this popular book, addressing all issues concerning the diabetic foot, one of the most prevalent problems in diabetes, with a strong emphasis on practical aspects of delivering care.
Download or read book A Colour Atlas of Foot and Ankle Disorders written by Alethea VM Foster and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-08-06 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Lavishly illustrated with over 500 superb colour photographs, practical and extensive in its coverage, it gives a clear pictorial account of all the major foot and ankle presentations. The accompanying text highlights the salient diagnostic features and treatment options. The logical structure and many useful tips throughout the Colour Atlas make it a highly accessible, attractive and uniquely relevant companion to both practice and study. . Lavishly illustrated with over 500 superb colour photographs . Written by a podiatrist and consultant physician with many years' experience in the field. . Clear accompanying text with useful boxes containing hints, definitions, and clinical tips. . All common podiatric presentations in clinic covered
Download or read book The Diabetic Foot written by Robert Hinchliffe and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2014-09-08 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incidence of diabetes is increasing both in the western world and in developing countries; type 2 diabetes increase is partly the result of greater obesity. Diabetes can cause two major problems to the foot – diabetic neuropathy resulting in nerve damage and peripheral vascular disease reducing the flow of blood. These can result in ulceration of the foot which needs careful management to avoid the possibility of amputation. This management is best undertaken by multidisciplinary teams using the latest evidence to support their practice. This book presents a comprehensive and authoritative coverage of the latest evidence-based investigations, techniques and management of the diabetic foot. Evidenced-based management of the diabetic foot International, multidisciplinary team of editors and contributors Comprehensive reference for all health professionals involved in the care of diabetic foot problems
Download or read book Pocket Guideline of Diabetic Foot written by Zulfiqarali G Abbas and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Section 1: Medical Aspect of Diabetic Foot 1. Diabetes Mellitus-A Clinical Challenge 2. Top Ten Countries for Number of Adults with Diabetes 3. Epidemiology of the Diabetic Foot 4. Economical Burden of the Diabetic Foot Ulcer 5. Pathway to Diabetic Foot Ulcer 6. Factors Associated with Foot Ulcer 7. Pathophysiology of Foot Ulceration 8. Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy 9. Types of Peripheral Neuropathy 10. Tests for Peripheral Neuropathy 11. Vibration Test 12. Biothesiometer or Neuro-esthesiometer 13. Other Tests for Peripheral Neuropathy 14. Neuropad (Autonomic Test) 15. Neuro-osteoarthropathy (Charcot Foot) 16. Indications for a Neurological Referral in Patients with Suspected Diabetic Sensorimotor Neuropathy 17. Oral Symptomatic Therapies in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy 18. Peripheral Arterial Diseases 19. Stages of Peripheral Arterial Disease 20. Chronic Critical Ischemia 21. Classification of Peripheral Arterial Disease 22. Interpretation of the Ankle-brachial Index 23. Computed Tomography Scan Angiogram of Lower Limbs 24. Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitor 25. Clinical Symptoms of Neuropathic and Ischemic Foot Ulcers 26. Neuroischemic Diabetic Foot (Mixed) 27. Diabetic Foot Infections 28. Risk Factors for Infection 29. Three Most Important Clinical Categories of Infections 30. Cellulitis 31. Deep Soft Tissue Infection 32. Chronic Osteomyelitis 33. Criteria for Diagnosis of Osteomyelitis 34. Typical Features of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis on Plain X-rays 35. Classification and Severity of Infection 36. Indications of Worsening Infection 37. Characteristics Suggesting a More Serious Diabetic Foot Infection and Potential Indications for Hospitalization 38. Factors that May Influence Choices of Antibiotics Therapy for Diabetic Foot Infections (Specific Agents, Route of Administration, Duration of Therapy) 39. Factors Potentially Favoring Selecting Either Primarily Antibiotics or Surgical Resection for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis 40. Antibiotic Regimens for Mild, Moderate, and Severe Diabetic Foot Infections 41. Duration of Treatment for Infected Diabetic Foot 42. Wagner Classification 43. PEDIS Classification 44. The University of Texas Classification 45. SINDBAD Classification 46. Lower Extremity Threatened Limb Classification System 47. Ischemia: Clinical Category 48. Foot Infection: Clinical Category 49. Simple Staging of the Diabetic Foot 50. Consider the Whole Patient and not the Hole in the Patient to Ensure Effective Care of the Foot Ulcer 51. Foot Examination 52. Ulcer Assessment 53. Wound Bed 54. Examination of Edge, Wall, and Base 55. A Summary of the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer 56. Local Wound Treatment 57. Role of Debridement in Ulcer Management 58. Debridement Methods and Its Characteristics 59. Summary of Indications for Different Dressings/Devices 60. Ulcer Healing 61. Surgical Intervention in Severe Cases where Abnormal Pressure Distribution is Causing Persistent and Nonresolvable Ulceration 62. Biomechanics Factors and Footwear 63. Plantar Pressure Reduction 64. Footwear and Offloading for the Diabetic Foot: An Evidence-based Guideline 65. General Guide to Footwear Based on Risk Status 66. Examination of the Insensate Diabetic Foot 67. The Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Outcome and Management 68. Global Burden of Limb Amputation 69. Preventing Diabetic Foot Amputation 70. Nonulcerative Pathology of Ulcers 71. Social Factors of the Diabetic Foot 72. Time is Tissue in the Diabetic Foot 73. Pathway to
Download or read book Diabetic Foot Problems written by Aziz Nather and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2008 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pioneering textbook is the first one ever on diabetic foot problems. With contributions from a multidisciplinary panel of experts, it presents a comprehensive curriculum on the topic. This includes global and socio-economic aspects of diabetes; a team approach; basic science of the foot (anatomy and biomechanics); clinical assessment and classification systems for diabetic foot problems; endocrine aspects; diabetic foot infections (clinical presentation and management); amputations in diabetic foot surgery (predictive factors, major and distal amputations, rehabilitation and phantom pain management); care of diabetic wounds (including the role of the latest technologically advanced dressings, vacuum dressings, anodyne therapy, ultrasonic debridement and extracorporeal shockwave therapy); and diabetic footcare and diabetic footwear.
Download or read book Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle written by Thomas Zgonis and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 1074 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emphasizing a multidisciplinary team approach, Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle, 2nd Edition, is an easy-to-follow, well-illustrated guide to the latest surgical techniques in diabetic lower extremity reconstruction. Dr. Thomas Zgonis and an expert team of national and international authors share their extensive knowledge and experience in the surgical treatment of diabetic patients, including challenging clinical scenarios of severe infections, lower extremity deformities, peripheral arterial disease, and soft tissue compromise.
Download or read book Atlas of Wound Healing written by Soheila S Kordestani and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atlas of Wound Healing: A Tissue Regeneration Approach presents a variety of wounds with diverse ethnicities and etiologies. The content is translational in nature, straddling the disciplines of bioengineering and clinical medicine. Part 1 showcases the latest wound healing methods and treatment plans based on tissue regeneration. Part 2 features patient case reports that illustrate different types of wounds in varying sizes, stages, and initial conditions, as well as concise treatment protocols. - Describes the principles of wound and tissue healing - Offers comprehensive visual case reporting for varied patient backgrounds - Provides to-the-point treatment protocols based on a tissue regeneration approach
Download or read book Vascular Surgery written by Christos D. Liapis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-03-31 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide is devoted to vascular diseases as dealt with by vascular surgeons. It is written with the collaboration of other specialists attending to vascular diseases. The book provides a concise overview of the current level and standards of care of vascular diseases in the European Union, and fills the need of vascular specialists who prepare for the U.E.M.S. exam. The text is well-structured and contains practical guidelines. The readership that will benefit most will be trainees and practitioners in vascular surgery, angiology and also practicing physicians. However, the book will also be valuable to physicians of other specialties.
Download or read book Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine written by Sylvia McKean and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-12-30 with total page 2351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to the knowledge and skills necessary to practice Hospital Medicine Presented in full color and enhanced by more than 700 illustrations, this authoritative text provides a background in all the important clinical, organizational, and administrative areas now required for the practice of hospital medicine. The goal of the book is provide trainees, junior and senior clinicians, and other professionals with a comprehensive resource that they can use to improve care processes and performance in the hospitals that serve their communities. Each chapter opens with boxed Key Clinical Questions that are addressed in the text and hundreds of tables encapsulate important information. Case studies demonstrate how to apply the concepts covered in the text directly to the hospitalized patient. Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine is divided into six parts: Systems of Care: Introduces key issues in Hospital Medicine, patient safety, quality improvement, leadership and practice management, professionalism and medical ethics, medical legal issues and risk management, teaching and development. Medical Consultation and Co-Management: Reviews core tenets of medical consultation, preoperative assessment and management of post-operative medical problems. Clinical Problem-Solving in Hospital Medicine: Introduces principles of evidence-based medicine, quality of evidence, interpretation of diagnostic tests, systemic reviews and meta-analysis, and knowledge translations to clinical practice. Approach to the Patient at the Bedside: Details the diagnosis, testing, and initial management of common complaints that may either precipitate admission or arise during hospitalization. Hospitalist Skills: Covers the interpretation of common “low tech” tests that are routinely accessible on admission, how to optimize the use of radiology services, and the standardization of the execution of procedures routinely performed by some hospitalists. Clinical Conditions: Reflects the expanding scope of Hospital Medicine by including sections of Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Geriatrics, Neurology, Palliative Care, Pregnancy, Psychiatry and Addiction, and Wartime Medicine.
Download or read book Diabetes in the Middle East written by Mohamed Abu-Farha and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-03-29 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Color Atlas of Family Medicine written by Richard P. Usatine and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-08-03 with total page 1120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1500 superb clinical photographs cover the full scope of family medicine The Color Atlas of Family Medicine features 1500 full-color photographs depicting both common and uncommon appearances of diseases and presentations that clinicians encounter every day. No other resource offers such a comprehensive collection of these diagnosis-speeding images as this essential atlas. No matter what the presentation, all the visual guidance you need for successful patient management is right here at your fingertips. Features Complete coverage of relevant visual presentations that clinicians see and often struggle with in their day-to-day practice Organized and indexed by organ system, disease, morphology, and region--ideal for quickly finding the images and text you need at the point-of-care Evidence-graded, quick access treatment recommendations in an user-friendly format to help you provide up-to-date care for your patients Insightful legends with each photograph provide diagnostic pearls to increase your clinical observational skills Color pictures of skin conditions, eye problems, women's health issues, oral diseases, infectious diseases, endoscopies, dermoscopies, orthopedic and rheumatologic conditions fill the book with images that enhance your clinical experience and skills An encyclopedic array of colorful, high quality clinical photographs
Download or read book Atlas Foot and Ankle Surgery Second Edition written by Nikolaus Wülker and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-07-14 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of An Atlas of Foot and Ankle Surgery builds on the success of the first, with an international selection of expert contributors to represent the current practice of foot and ankle surgery throughout the world. The material in this atlas is presented according to how foot and ankle pathology is encountered by most orthopaedic surgeons in their practice. Some chapters deal with individual common procedures, such as the soft tissue procedure for hallux valgus: in these, technical details and variations of technique are presented. Other chapters deal with diagnoses, such as metatarsalgia or cavus foot, and a number of different surgical treatment options are described. The scope of each chapter exceeds surgical instructions alone: the respective pathology is detailed, as are diagnostic techniques and alternative methods of treatment. The Atlas of Foot and Ankle Surgery should be of interest not only to inexperienced specialist surgeons, but also to the general orthopaedists and surgeon in training with an interest in disorders of the foot and ankle.
Download or read book Diabetic Foot Syndrome written by Dirk Hochlenert and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a clear and integrated guide to the diagnostic pathways and therapeutic options available for the treatment of diabetic foot syndrome. The link between the location of the lesion and its potential causes are discussed in relation to its diagnosis, biomechanics, treatment and prognosis. Chapters covering interdigital lesions, the lateral side of the foot, torsion of the hallux, and the charcot foot are included. Diabetic Foot Syndrome: From Entity to Therapy aims to facilitate interdisciplinary understanding and is relevant to endocrinologists, as well as vascular and orthopedic surgeons.
Download or read book Joint Denervation written by A. Lee Dellon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book serves as an anatomic atlas of the nerves that innervate the joints of the human body in a format that also provides technical insight into pathways that both interventional pain management and surgical subspecialists can use to denervate those painful joints when traditional approaches to manage the pain are no longer successful. This book avails the knowledge of how denervation can relieve joint pain available to the many groups of physicians who care for this problem. Each chapter is devoted to a joint and reviews the neural anatomy as it relates to the clinical examination of the patient. Chapters are user friendly and provide details on the indicated nerve blocks and the clinical results of partial joint denervation. Clinical case studies also serve as a helpful guide in each chapter. Extensive intra-operative clinical photographs and photographs from new prosections provide examples to guide those physicians providing care to the patients with joint pain. Joint Denervation: Anatomic Atlas of Surgical Technique should be of interest to surgical subspecialists from Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery, and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. It may also interest those physicians trained in Anesthesia, Radiology, and Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine for their evaluation and treatment protocols using hydrodissection, cryoablation and pulsed radiofrequency approaches to pain.
