Keywords
Introduction/Epidemiology
Kerr M. Foot care in diabetes: the economic case for change. http://www.diabetes.nhs.uk/document.php%3fo%3d3400.
Pathology in DFU
Diagnosis of PAD

US Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Public Health Advisory. Gadolinium-containing contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): Omniscan, OptiMARK, Magnevist, ProHance, and MultiHance. http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/gadolinium_agents.htm.
Revascularisation
Prevention of Ulceration/Screening
Stratification | Variables | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DN | PAD | Foot deformity | Previous ulcer | Previous amputation | Visual impairment | |
UTFRS 90 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
IWGDF 15 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
SIGN 10 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
ADA 91 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Boyko et al. 92 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
- Dorresteijn J.A.N.
- Kriegsman D.M.W.
- Valk G.D.
Medical Optimization
Ulcer/Wound Management and Dressings
- Bergin S.
- Wraight P.
Infection/Antibiotics
Classification and Outcomes (Reporting)
- Bradbury A.W.
- Adam D.J.
- Bell J.
- Forbes J.F.
- Fowkes F.G.
- Gillespie I.
- et al.
Future Perspectives
Conclusions
Conflict of Interest/Funding
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