Diabetes accounts for approximately 16% of the inpatient population in the UK. Regular foot checks are recommended by national guidance as a way of screening for the presence of foot lesions, however, these are often not carried out due to a lack of an assessment tool. The authors describe the...
Infections are common in diabetic foot wounds and, for the majority, the way infection should be treated is straightforward. However, there are some considerations that need to be taken into account, such as the presence of peripheral vascular disease, that may make judging the severity of an...
A neuroarthropathy joint (also known as Charcot joint, Charcot foot or a Charcot) is a rare but potentially devastating complication of diabetes. Because diabetes is becoming more common, it is likely to be encountered more frequently. However, in order to not miss the diagnosis, Charcot needs to be...
