Includes bibliographical references and index.

Epidemiology and economic impact of foot ulcers and amputations in people with diabetes -- Diabetes mellitus: old assumptions and new realities -- Neuropathic problems of the lower limbs in diabetic patients -- Hemorheology: principles and concepts -- Atherosclerosis and thrombosis in diabetes mellitus: new aspects of pathogenesis -- The biomechanics of the foot in diabetes mellitus -- Cutaneous manifestations of diabetes mellitus -- Nutricitonal issues in the patient with diabetes and foot ulcers -- Classification of foot lesions in diabetes patients -- Imaging of the diabetic foot -- Noninvasive vascular testing in the evaluation of diabetic peripheral arterial disease -- The charcot foot (pied de charcot) -- Off-loading for diabetic foot disease -- Infectious problems of the foot in diabetic patients -- Wound healing in the diabetic foot -- Radiologic intervention in diabetic peripheral vascular disease -- Adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treament of the diabetic foot -- Surgical pathology of the foot and clinicopathologic correlations -- Medical management of patients with diabetes mellitus during the perioperative period -- Minor and major lower-limb amputation in persons with diabetes mellitus -- Lower-limb arterial reconstruction in patients with diabetes mellitus: principles of treatment -- Plastic surgical reconstruction of the diabetic foot -- Charcot neuroarthopathy of the foot: surgical aspects -- Diabetic foot problems and their management around the world -- Organization and operation of an education- and research-based diabetic foot clinic -- Role of the podiatrist in the care of the diabetic foot -- Role of the wound care nurse -- Pedorthic care of the diabetic foot: correlation with risk category -- Rehabilitation of the diabetic amputee -- Lower-limb self-management education -- Psychosocial aspects of diabetic foot complications -- Diagnostic and procedural coding -- Medical-legal aspects of treating diabetic foot problems.

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Fully updated, now in full color, this latest edition of Levin and O'Neal's The Diabetic Foot continues the work's proud tradition of providing the best diagnostic and management information for the challenging problems faced by patients with diabetic foot problems. With tips and pearls in every chapter, expansive color photographs, and its focus on team care, this classic reference is a must-have for anyone who cares for diabetic patients! Provide balanced, coordinated "team" care with multidisciplinary perspectives from diverse health professionals who care for diabetic patients with foot problems, including orthopedists, endocrinologists, vascular surgeons, podiatrists and wound care nurses. Use the exclusive Tips and Pearls in every chapter for quick review.

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