The Diabetic Foot (eBook)

The fifth addition of this classic text that focuses on the diabetic foot continues the tradition of the previous four editions. More specifically, it includes contributions from a distinguished panel of clinicians and researchers, who have either participated in previous editions or are new, who provide up-to-date information on the pathophysiology and management of diabetic foot ulceration. 

As with the previous editions, it is divided into three sections: the first part focuses on clinical features and diagnosis; the second on pathophysiology; and the third on the management of diabetic foot problems. The main emphasis of the clinical part is on the multidisciplinary approach that has been mainly developed by the world-renowned Joslin-Beth Israel Deaconess Foot Center, which pioneered the management of diabetic lower extremity problems. Also like previous editions, the author panel includes diabetologists, podiatrists, vascular surgeons, infectious disease specialists,orthotists, plastic and orthopedic surgeons, the majority of whom work at the Joslin-Beth Israel Deaconess Foot Center. In addition, the fifth edition not only describes the state-of-the-art current methods in clinical practice but also includes a thorough update of all research progress during the last five years. 

This updated edition of this timely text will be of significant value to all physicians and researchers with interest in a comprehensive understanding of the diabetic foot.

Aristidis Veves MD, Rongxiang Xu, MD, Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Director, The Rongxiang Xu, MD, Center for Regenerative Therapeutics, Research Director, Joslin-Beth Israel Deaconess Foot Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center One Deaconess Road, Palmer 321A, Boston, MA 02215, USA

John M. Giurini, DPM, Associate Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Co-director, Joslin-Beth Israel Deaconess Foot Center, Consultant, Joslin Diabetes Center, Chief, Division of Podiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, One Deaconess Road, Boston, MA 02215, USA

Marc L. Schermerhorn, MD, George H.A. Clowes, Jr. Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School Chief, Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 110 Francis Street, Suite 5B, Boston, MA 02215, USA.