Comprehensive care for diabetic patients with diabetic foot syndrome

Czech version

Authors: J. Olšovský
Authors‘ workplace: Diabetologické centrum II. interní kliniky Lékařské fakulty MU a FN u sv. Anny Brno, přednosta prof. MU Dr. Miroslav Souček, CSc.
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2010; 56(4): 347-350
Category: 11th National Diabetes Symposium "Diabetes and Angiology", Hradec Kralove, 5 to 6 June 2009

Overview

The author presents a definition of diabetic foot syndrome and its various classifications. Presented are its epidemiology and the risk factors of its development. Management of this condition is demanding with respect to medical as well as economic resources and thus prevention is at the forefront. However, should this condition develop in a patient, specialised care becomes equally important. Care for a patient with diabetic foot syndrome is as complex as are the underlying causes of this condition. Management requires attention of a specialized team of experts, led and coordinated by a diabetologist‑ podiatrist. Therapy includes diabetes control, weight reduction, infection therapy, revascularisation and, alternatively, conservative treatment of lower limb ischemia, surgery, wound healing and local therapy as well as nutritional care. The author only discusses the areas of management that are not a subject to separate papers.

Key words:
diabetic foot syndrome – classification – prevention – comprehensive care

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