Foot Ulcers

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Reviewed April 2012

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Title:   Hydrocolloid dressings to promote foot ulcer healing in people with diabetes when compared with other dressing types
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Diabetes, a condition which leads to high blood glucose concentrations, is a common condition with around 2.8 million people affected in the UK (approximately 4.3% of the population). Dressings are commonly used to treat foot ulcers in people with diabe...
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Combined strategies to avoid foot ulcers in patients with diabetes
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Foot ulcers (open sores) are common in people with diabetes mellitus (type 1 and type 2), especially those with problems in the nerves (peripheral neuropathy), the blood supply to their legs (peripheral vascular disease) or both. People with ulcers due ...
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Hydrogel dressings to promote diabetic foot ulcer healing
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Diabetes, a condition which leads to high blood glucose concentrations, is a common condition with around 2.8 million people affected in the UK (approximately 3% of the population). Dressings are a widely used treatment when caring for foot ulcers in pe...
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Foam dressings for healing foot ulcers in people with diabetes
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Diabetes, a condition which leads to high blood glucose concentrations, is a common condition with around 2.8 million people affected in the UK (approximately 3% of the population). Dressings are a widely used treatment when caring for foot ulcers in pe...
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Surgical and non-surgical methods of cleaning and removing dead tissue from sores on the feet of people with diabetes.
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   People with diabetes often develop foot ulcers (open sores on the feet that go through the skin), which are a serious complication and can themselves result in serious consequences such as amputation. Cleaning and removing dead tissue and callus from th...
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Foot orthoses
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Foot orthoses or orthotic devices are specially designed shoe inserts that help support the feet, improve foot posture and correct any imbalances. Some foot problems that can be treated with orthoses include corns and calluses, foot ulceration, tendonitis and recurrent ankle sprain. A podiatrist can help make and fit foot orthoses.
Date:   May 2012
Title:   Educating people with diabetes about foot care to help reduce foot ulcers and amputations
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Foot ulcers (open sores) are common in people with diabetes, especially those with problems in the nerves (peripheral neuropathy) and/or the blood supply to their legs (peripheral vascular disease). People with ulcers due to diabetes sometimes need an a...
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Preventing foot ulcers
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Foot ulcers can occur in people who have lost sensation in their feet, have problems with their circulation and/or have foot deformities such as bunions or calluses. People with diabetes are at particular risk of developing foot ulcers.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Preventing foot ulcers
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Foot ulceration is an unfortunate complication of a number of chronic diseases, especially diabetes mellitus. Patients with peripheral neuropathy, foot deformity or peripheral vascular disease have an increased risk of developing foot ulcers.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Diabetic foot ulcer
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for diabetic foot ulcers.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Aldose reductase inhibitors for the treatment of diabetic polyneuropathy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Polyneuropathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus that causes pain and sensory and motor deficits in the arms and legs. It can also lead to foot ulcers and amputation. Aldose reductase inhibitors are a class of medications that block the brea...
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Foot ulcers (Comments for consumers)
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   If you have diabetes you may develop foot sores, also called ulcers, which are often painless. If these ulcers get infected they can become hot and red. If your ulcer is not treated, you risk having your foot or leg amputated.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Managing foot infections in patients with diabetes
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Foot infections are a significant cause of morbidity for patients with diabetes and if left untreated can lead to amputation. Patients need to be instructed to wash, dry and examine their feet daily and are encouraged to seek medical attention promptly if they see signs of foot infection or new ulcer formation.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for treating chronic wounds
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Chronic wounds, often associated with diabetes, arterial or venous disease, are common and have a high impact on the well-being of those affected. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment designed to increase the supply of oxygen to wounds that a...
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Pressure relieving interventions for preventing and treating diabetic foot ulcers
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Foot ulcers (open sores) are common in people with diabetes, especially those with problems in the nerves (peripheral neuropathy) or arteries of their legs (peripheral vascular disease). Weight and mobility problems can lead to ulcers. Complications can...
Date:   May 2000

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