The Surgical Management of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle

Dolfi Herscovici, Jr., DO, Attending, Foot and Ankle Trauma, Florida Orthopedic Institute, Associate Clinical Professor, University of South Florida, Temple Terrace, FL, USA

Introduction, Demographics, and Epidemiology of Diabetes.- Pathophysiology of Diabetes and Charcot Neuroarthropathy.- Evaluation and Management of Vascular Disease in the Diabetic Patient.- Classification of Diabetic Foot Disease.- Nonoperative Care and Footwear for the Diabetic Foot and Ankle Patient.- The Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infections.- Management of Acute Hindfoot Fractures in Diabetics.- Management of Acute Diabetic Fractures of the Ankle.- Plate Fixation Techniques for Mid- and Forefoot Charcot Arthropathy.- Treatment of Charcot Midfoot Deformity by Arthrodesis Using Long Axial Screws.-Management of the Charcot Ankle.- Exostectomy for the Charcot Arthropathy.- Use of External Fixation for the Management of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle.

"This book is quite well laid out, discussing some of the relevant pathophysiology of the neurovascular systems before addressing treatment options both conservative and surgical, but primarily surgical. This book is definitely aimed at clinical surgeons actively treating the diabetic foot in a comprehensive surgical manner. ... The book does meet its objectives. ... it is primarily aimed at surgeons, and within that group, orthopedic and podiatric surgeons will be the likely beneficiaries." (Martin C. Yorath, Doody's Book Reviews, June, 2016)