Abstract
The lifetime risk that a person with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer may be as high as 15%-25%, and every year an estimated 1 million people lose a leg as a consequence of this condition, equating to one amputation every thirty seconds. Diabetic foot ulceration imposes a significant medical, social, and economic burden. Disorders of the foot account for more hospital admissions than any other long-term medical condition and also increase morbidity and mortality. A clear understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of ulceration is essential if the incidence is to be reduced and subsequent amputation prevented. This chapter presents an overview of the pathway to ulceration.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Diabetes Public Health |
Subtitle of host publication | From Data to Policy |
Editors | K M Venkat Narayan, Desmond Williams, Edward W Gregg, Catherine C Cowie |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780199871544 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780195317060 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2011 |
Keywords
- Diabetes
- Diabetic foot ulceration
- Foot ulcers
- Prevention