Abstract
Foot problems are one of the most common reasons for hospitalization of patients with diabetes mellitus. The incidence of major amputation is approximately 1% per year for the diabetic population over the age of 65.1 Ischemia, often in combination with neuropathy and infection, is a major factor in the pathogenesis of diabetic foot problems. The purpose of this article is to describe the mechanisms leading to ischemia and to provide a plan for optimum clinical management.
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LoGerfo, F.W., Pomposelli, F.B. (1992). Modern Concepts of Vascular and Microvascular Disease in Diabetes Mellitus: Implications for Limb Salvage. In: Chang, J.B. (eds) Modern Vascular Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2946-9_31
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