Levin and O'Neal's The Diabetic Foot with CD-ROM (Diabetic Foot (Levin & O'Neal's))

fully Updated, Now In Full Color, This Latest Edition Of Levin And O'neal's The Diabetic Foot Continues The Work's Proud Tradition Of Providing The Best Diagnostic And Management Information For The Challenging Problems Faced By Patients With Diabetic Foot Problems. With Tips And Pearls In Every Chapter, Expansive Color Photographs, And Its Focus On Team Care, This Classic Reference Is A Must-have For Anyone Who Cares For Diabetic Patients! provide Balanced, Coordinated Team Care With Multidisciplinary Perspectives From Diverse Health Professionals Who Care For Diabetic Patients With Foot Problems, Including Orthopedists, Endocrinologists, Vascular Surgeons, Podiatrists And Wound Care Nurses. use The Exclusive Tips And Pearls In Every Chapter For Quick Review. Enjoy Fresh Takes On Many Topics With 50% New Contributors. find Information More Easily With A New Full-color Page Design. meet Diagnostic Challenges With Color Photographs Of The Clinical Problems Discussed In The Book. doody Review Services reviewer: edward Abraham, Md(university Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine) description: this Is The Seventh Edition Of A Book That Addresses All Aspects Of The Management Of Diabetic Patients With Lower Extremity Complications. purpose: the Purpose Is To Continue To Update And Improve The Art And Science Of The Pathophysiology, Prevention, And Care Of The Diabetic Foot. audience: the Main Audiences Are Active General Orthopedists, Foot And Ankle Specialists, Podiatrists, Primary Care Physicians, Peripheral Vascular Surgeons, Physiatrists, And Trial Lawyers. The Editors, John H. Bowker, Md, From The University Of Miami, And Michael A. Pfeifer, Md, From Johnson & Johnson, Are Supported By 56 Contributors. features: this Reorganized Edition Has Six Sections And Two Appendixes. The Book Opens With Several Topics Such As The Biomechanics Of The Diabetic Foot, Skin Manifestations, Epidemiology And Economic Impact, Foot Ulcers, And Amputations. Evaluation Techniques Such As Classification, Imaging, And Noninvasive Vascular Testing Are Discussed In Separate Chapters. The Important Area Of Nonsurgical Care Is Also Covered Separately. Wound Healing Modalities Are Discussed In Detail. The Surgical Management Discussion Ranges From Ulcer Debridement To Amputations. The Authors Recognize The Importance Of A Team Approach To The Patient With A Diabetic Foot By Presenting Several Chapters On The Topic. A Diagnostic And Procedural Coding Chapter Helps Medical Professionals With Reimbursement Issue And A Chapter On Medical-legal Aspects Of Diabetic Foot Problems Has Been Expanded. The Information Is Well Supported With Color Photos And Illustrations And The References At The End Of Each Chapter Are Extensive And Relevant. assessment: this Is The Most Authoritative Book On The Diabetic Foot In Print. It Covers All Aspects Of Managing The Diabetic Foot. Since The First Edition Some 34 Years Ago, The Authors Have Remained True To Their Purpose Of Helping Diabetic Patients Prevent Foot Problems And Minimizing The Morbidity Associated With Progressive Foot Ulcers And Charcot Foot. I Very Highly Recommend This Book To All Medical Practitioners Caring For Patients With Diabetic Foot Disorders. Content: COPYRIGHT , Page iv DEDICATION , Page v CONTRIBUTORS , Pages vii-ix , Andrew J.M. Boulton, John H. Bowker, James W. Brodsky, Peter R. Cavanagh, Paul Cianci, Curtis R. Clark, William Coleman, John A. Colwell, Kevin P. Conway, Kenrick J. Dennis, Peter D. Donofrio, Dorothy B. Doughty, Michelle Draznin, Robert Eison, Robert G. Frykberg, Robert S. Gailey, Ignacio A. Gaunaurd, Jeffrey S. Gonzalez, Linda Haas, Allen D. Hamdan, et al. FOREWORD , Pages xi-xii , Karel Bakker, KAREL BAKKER FOREWORD , Pages xiii-xiv , Marvin E. Levin, Lawrence W. O'Neal, MARVIN E. LEVIN, LAWRENCE W. O'NEAL PREFACE , Pages xv-xvi , JOHN H. BOWKER, MICHAEL A. PFEIFER CHAPTER 1 - EPIDEMIOLOGY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF FOOT ULCERS AND AMPUTATIONS IN PEOPLE WITH DIABETES , Pages 3-22 , GAYLE E. REIBER, JOSEPH W. LEMASTER CHAPTER 2 - DIABETES MELLITUS: OLD ASSUMPTIONS AND NEW REALITIES , Pages 23-32 , JAY S. SKYLER CHAPTER 3 - NEUROPATHIC PROBLEMS OF THE LOWER LIMBS IN DIABETIC PATIENTS , Pages 33-74 , ROBERT J. TANENBERG, PETER D. DONOFRIO CHAPTER 4 - HEMORHEOLOGY: PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS , Pages 75-88 , DONALD E. MCMILLAN CHAPTER 5 - ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND THROMBOSIS IN DIABETES MELLITUS: NEW ASPECTS OF PATHOGENESIS , Pages 89-113 , JOHN A. COLWELL, TIMOTHY J. LYONS, RICHARD L. KLEIN, MARIA F. LOPES-VIRELLA, RUDOLF J. JOKL CHAPTER 6 - THE BIOMECHANICS OF THE FOOT IN DIABETES MELLITUS , Pages 115-184 , PETER R. CAVANAGH, JAN S. ULBRECHT CHAPTER 7 - CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF DIABETES MELLITUS , Pages 185-197 , MICHELLE DRAZNIN, ROBERT EISON, EMANUAL MAVERAKIS, ARTHUR HUNTLEY CHAPTER 8 - NUTRITIONAL ISSUES IN THE PATIENT WITH DIABETES AND FOOT ULCERS , Pages 199-217 , MARY D. LITCHFORD CHAPTER 9 - CLASSIFICATION OF FOOT LESIONS IN DIABETIC PATIENTS , Pages 221-226 , JAMES W. BRODSKY CHAPTER 10 - IMAGING OF THE DIABETIC FOOT , Pages 227-238 , HANNO HOPPE, JOHN A. KAUFMAN CHAPTER 11 - NONINVASIVE VASCULAR TESTING IN THE EVALUATION OF DIABETIC PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE , Pages 239-255 , JOSEPH J. HURLEY CHAPTER 12 - THE CHARCOT FOOT (PIED DE CHARCOT) , Pages 257-283 , LEE J. SANDERS, ROBERT G. FRYKBERG CHAPTER 13 - OFF-LOADING FOR DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE , Pages 287-304 , DAVID R. SINACORE, MICHAEL J. MUELLER CHAPTER 14 - INFECTIOUS PROBLEMS OF THE FOOT IN DIABETIC PATIENTS , Pages 305-318 , BENJAMIN A. LIPSKY CHAPTER 15 - WOUND HEALING IN THE DIABETIC FOOT , Pages 319-327 , KEVIN P. CONWAY, K.G. HARDING CHAPTER 16 - RADIOLOGIC INTERVENTION IN DIABETIC PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE , Pages 329-337 , HANNO HOPPE, JOHN A. KAUFMAN CHAPTER 17 - ADJUNCTIVE HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF THE DIABETIC FOOT , Pages 339-363 , PAUL CIANCI, THOMAS K. HUNT CHAPTER 18 - SURGICAL PATHOLOGY OF THE FOOT AND CLINICOPATHOLOGIC CORRELATIONS , Pages 367-386 , LAWRENCE W. O'NEAL CHAPTER 19 - MEDICAL MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS DURING THE PERIOPERATIVE PERIOD , Pages 387-401 , JANET L. KELLY, IRL B. HIRSCH CHAPTER 20 - MINOR AND MAJOR LOWER-LIMB AMPUTATIONS AND DISARTICULATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS , Pages 403-428 , JOHN H. BOWKER CHAPTER 21 - LOWER-LIMB ARTERIAL RECONSTRUCTION IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS: PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT , Pages 429-442 , ALLEN D. HAMDAN, FRANK B. POMPOSELLI JR. CHAPTER 22 - PLASTIC SURGICAL RECONSTRUCTION OF THE DIABETIC FOOT , Pages 443-460 , JEFFREY M. PITCHER, WILLIAM A. WOODEN CHAPTER 23 - CHARCOT NEUROARTHROPATHY OF THE FOOT: SURGICAL ASPECTS , Pages 461-484 , JEFFREY E. JOHNSON, ANDREW BRIAN THOMSON CHAPTER 24 - DIABETIC FOOT PROBLEMS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT AROUND THE WORLD , Pages 487-495 , ANDREW J.M. BOULTON, LORETTA VILEIKYTE CHAPTER 25 - ORGANIZATION AND OPERATION OF AN EDUCATION- AND RESEARCH-BASED DIABETIC FOOT CLINIC , Pages 497-504 , JOHN H. BOWKER CHAPTER 26 - ROLE OF THE PODIATRIST IN THE CARE OF THE DIABETIC FOOT , Pages 505-519 , LAWRENCE B. HARKLESS, V. KATHLEEN SATTERFIELD, KENRICK J. DENNIS CHAPTER 27 - ROLE OF THE WOUND CARE NURSE , Pages 521-527 , DOROTHY B. DOUGHTY CHAPTER 28 - PEDORTHIC CARE OF THE DIABETIC FOOT: CORRELATION WITH RISK CATEGORY , Pages 529-546 , DENNIS J. JANISSE, WILLIAM COLEMAN CHAPTER 29 - REHABILITATION OF THE DIABETIC AMPUTEE , Pages 547-561 , ROBERT S. GAILEY, CURTIS R. CLARK, IGNACIO A. GAUNAURD CHAPTER 30 - LOWER-LIMB SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION , Pages 563-572 , LINDA HAAS CHAPTER 31 - PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF DIABETIC FOOT COMPLICATIONS , Pages 573-581 , LORETTA VILEIKYTE, JEFFREY S. GONZALEZ CHAPTER 32 - DIAGNOSTIC AND PROCEDURAL CODING , Pages 585-598 , WALTER J. PEDOWITZ CHAPTER 33 - MEDICAL–LEGAL ASPECTS OF TREATING DIABETIC FOOT PROBLEMS , Pages 599-605 , STEVEN Y. LEINICKE, SHELLEY H. LEINICKE APPENDIX I - PATIENTS' INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CARE OF THE DIABETIC FOOT , Page 607 , Marvin E. Levin, Lawrence W. O'Neal APPENDIX II - USEFUL WEBSITES , Pages 609-610 INDEX , Pages 611-627 "Fully updated, now in full color, this latest edition of Levin and O'Neal's The Diabetic Foot continues the work's proud tradition of providing the best diagnostic and management information for the challenging problems faced by patients with diabetic foot problems. With tips and pearls in every chapter, expansive color photographs, and its focus on team care, this classic reference is a must-have for anyone who cares for diabetic patients! Provide balanced, coordinated "team" care with multidisciplinary perspectives from diverse health professionals who care for diabetic patients with foot problems, including orthopedists, endocrinologists, vascular surgeons, podiatrists and wound care nurses. Use the exclusive Tips and Pearls in every chapter for quick review".--Résumé de l'éditeur