By Dr Jens Carsten Ritter, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, Murdoch
The diabetic foot remains a challenge sitting at the intersection of neuropathy, ischaemia, and infection – a pathological triad that, if not managed promptly and effectively, culminates in tissue loss and amputation.
Despite advances in revascularisation techniques and diabetic care, diabetic foot disease remains a global health burden. Its consequences are devastating: a limb worldwide is lost every 20 seconds due to diabetic complications.
Up to 85% of these amputations are preceded by a foot ulcer and many are preventable with timely intervention. ...
The diabetic foot remains a challenge sitting at the intersection of neuropathy, ischaemia, and infection – a pathological triad that, if not managed promptly and effectively, culminates in tissue loss and amputation.
Despite advances in revascularisation techniques and diabetic care, diabetic foot disease remains a global health burden. Its consequences are devastating: a limb worldwide is lost every 20 seconds due to diabetic complications.
Up to 85% of these amputations are preceded by a foot ulcer and many are preventable with timely intervention. ...
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