Abstract

Treatment of musculoskeletal infections of the foot in patients with diabetes

Author(s): Judit Korda, Robert Mezo and Geza P Balint

The incidence of diabetes, diabetic neuro-vasculopathy and as a result, diabetic foot ulceration is a growing problem all over the world. Diabetic foot ulcers are the most common gates of foot infections. More than 50% of ulcers become infected earlier or later. The authors review the epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diabetic foot infections, including osteomyelitis. Medical and surgical, local and general treatment - including the empirical and evidence based use of antibiotics – have been thoroughly reviewed.