Foot Ulcer Management

Abstract

It has been suggested that 45% of lower limb amputations occur in patients with diabetes. Yet, in areas where there are specialist diabetic foot clinics, amputation rates fall. This was initially demonstrated by Edmonds et al2 and is now becoming the experience of many such clinics around the UK. The successful management of foot ulcers is dependent upon a multidisciplinary team approach, which must include both nuclear and peripheral health-care professionals, utilising a wide range of experience, skills and resources.