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Management of Diabetic Foot

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11 DIAGNOSIS OF DIABETIC FOOT OSTEOMYELITIS Recommendations include: Tests, culture samples, bone biopsy Management of the Diabetic Foot PREVENTION Recommendations include: Annual foot inspections,education, customized footwear WOUND CARE Recommendations include: Frequent evaluation, dressing products, cellular and hyperbaric oxygen therapy PAD AND DFU Recommendations include: Revascularization by either surgical bypass or endovascular therapy, testing FROM THE "MANAGEMENT OF THE DIABETIC FOOT" • Diabetes is one of the leading causes of chronic disease and limb loss worldwide. • Approximately 80% of diabetes-related lower-extremity amputations are preceded by a foot ulcer. The Management of Diabetic Foot: A Clinical Practice Guideline by the Society for Vascular Surgery in Collaboration with the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Society for Vascular Medicine. For all recommendations, see www.vsweb.org/diabeticfoot A Clinical Practice Guideline Recommendation Highlights: OFF-LOADING Recommendations include: Use of total contact cast or irremovable fixed ankle walking boot, other specialized footwear

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