This article is a sequel to other previous articles entitled “Diabetic foot in Algeria” which the technique extensively described. To avoid redundancy effect, we invite you refer them. In addition, this article, share our experience concerning precise lesion localization of diabetic foot.

introduction: : low level laser therapy (lllt) is gaining acceptance in clinical applications. for example, it is used as therapeutic modality in the repair of diabetic foot ulcer when conventional therapy was not effective, separately. the aim of this study is to determine the effect of local and travenous lllt for the healing of diabetic foot ulcer. methods:   this study contains 74 diabetic ...

BACKGROUND There are few studies investigating the characteristics, risk factors and socioeconomic status of patients with non-diabetic foot ulcers. The aim of this study was to explore the characteristics of non-diabetic foot ulcers in a large tertiary referral outpatient hospital setting in Western Sydney, Australia. METHODS From 2011 to 2013, data from 202 patients with non-diabetic foot u...

BACKGROUND Diabetic foot infections are a frequent clinical problem. About 50% of patients with diabetic foot infections who have foot amputations die within five years. Properly managed most can be cured, but many patients needlessly undergo amputations because of improper diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. DISCUSSION The article debates the pros and cons of amputation of the diabetic fo...

Background: Epidemiological characteristics of diabetic foot infection in our region are not clear. The purpose of this study was to determine the epidemiological features of diabetic foot infection in Babol, north of Iran. Methods: From March, 2005 to April, 2010, the epidemiological features of 450 cases of diabetic foot infection treated in two main teaching hospitals of Babol Medical Univer...

conclusions to sum up, honey dressing with and without olive oil could successfully prevent the risk of amputation in case of diabetic foot ulcers. introduction as a common diabetic complication, foot ulcers may cause a huge burden both on the patient and healthcare system. the current study aims at investigating the effectiveness of honey dressing in the presence or absence of olive oil in dia...

Background Diabetic foot complications are acknowledged as the leading cause of amputation and diabetes-related hospitalisation. Podiatry-led multi-disciplinary clinics are recognised as important strategies to improve diabetic foot outcomes. Data suggests diabetic foot complications are increasing at a faster rate than diabetes is being diagnosed. A reliable, competent workforce is urgently re...

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common metabolic diseases. More than 154 million people are estimated to have diabetes worldwide. The prevalence of diabetes among veterans has increased to 17%, more than double the prevalence in the general population. Diabetic foot ulcers are a frequent late complication in diabetic patients and the most prevalent lesion of the diabetic foot. Foot examina...