In The Diabetic Foot: Medical and Surgical Management, a distinguished
panel of clinicians-many practicing at the famous Joslin-Beth Israel
Deaconess Foot Center-illuminate the successful new multidisciplinary
approach now clearly required for the successful treatment of this
medical problem. Drawing on the experiences of diabetologists,
podiatrists, vascular surgeons, infectious disease specialists,
orthotists, plastic and orthopedic surgeons, the book clearly describes
established techniques known to be effective. Also highlighted are the
many emerging treatments that will affect diabetic foot care in the
years ahead, including a new understanding of wound-healing
pathophysiology and the recent introduction of growth factors and living
skin equivalents.