Diabetes can limit blood supply to the feet resulting in loss of feeling, which means foot injuries do not heal well and may go unnoticed. People with diabetes are 15 times more likely to have a limb amputated due to gangrene. Diabetic foot is an often overlooked complication in general diabetes care. This book is a practical guide to the management of diabetes-related complications of the foot. Beginning with an overview of diabetic foot care, anatomy and biomechanics of the foot, and peripheral neuropathy, the following sections cover a variety of diabetes-related disorders. Each condition is explained in detail covering its pathophysiology, investigations, diagnosis and treatment, including surgery and rehabilitation where appropriate. The final section discusses recent advances and future techniques and technologies in the management of diabetic foot. The text is further enhanced by algorithms and diagrams to assist understanding of potential treatment strategies.

The second edition of this atlas is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders, including diabetes. Presented as a collection of clinical cases, the book has been fully revised to provide trainees with the most up to date information and latest advances in the field. Divided into seven sections, topics cover thyroid, diabetes, the adrenal and pituitary glands, bone, reproductive issues, and a selection of growth and other metabolic disorders. Cases are presented in a step by step approach explaining pathology, history, symptoms, imaging, diagnosis, and treatment. Each section features multiple choice questions to test understanding, numerous images and illustrations, and suggestions for further reading. Key points Complete guide to diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders including diabetes Fully revised, new edition detailing latest advances in the field Presented as clinical cases with multiple choice questions Previous edition (9789351528579) published in 2016