A Review of the Pathophysiology, Classification, and Treatment of Foot Ulcers in Diabetic Patients
- Warren Clayton, Jr., MD and
- Tom A. Elasy, MD, MPH
IN BRIEF
The development of lower extremity ulcers is a well known potential complication for patients with diabetes. This article reviews the common causes of diabetic foot ulceration and discusses methods for assessment and treatment to aid providers in developing appropriate strategies for foot care in individuals with diabetes
Footnotes
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Warren Clayton, Jr., MD, is a clinical fellow, and Tom A. Elasy, MD, MPH, is medical director of the Vanderbilt Eskind Diabetes Center in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Elasy is editor-in-chief of Clinical Diabetes.
- American Diabetes Association(R) Inc., 2009
