Product Description

A practical clinical manual for the diagnosis, treatment – both medical and surgical – and the long–term care of foot problems in people with diabetes. The authors are world–renowned experts in this subject and they present the internationally recognised best practice.

The clinical chapters are presented in a structured, colour–coded format to allow easy reference. The text also includes highlighted best clinical practice tips. Each chapter is accompanied by high–quality, full–colour photographs that provide excellent examples of the earliest presenting signs as well as illustrating the step–by–step guidance on treatment. This book is an essential manual for every healthcare professional involved in the care of patients with diabetes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #502392 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 304 pages

Review
“This is excellent. It is the second edition of a book that was named as the British Medical Association′s Book of the Year in 2004 –– no small achievement … .The new edition carries more information and reflects the ever burgeoning rate of pedal complications from diabetes and the ever growing number of healthcare professionals who are being entrusted with the care of these patients. Highly recommended.” (Doodys Book Reviews, December 2008)

From the Publisher
Highly Commended in the Endocrinology category at the British Medical Association Book Awards 2009

From the Back Cover
Foot problems in people with diabetes are common, serious and difficult to treat. In this second edition of the award winning text (BMA Medical Book of the Year, 2004) the world–renowned authors provide a practical, clinically oriented guide to the diagnosis and management of the diabetic foot. Both the text and illustrations have been fully revised and updated to include:

• More emphasis on prevention, identifying at–risk patients and controlling risk factors
  
• Recommendations from the latest international clinical guidelines
  
• Up–to–date information on treatment options for foot infections and diabetic neuropathy
  
• Easy–to–follow algorithm on the treatment of foot infections
  
• Additional detail on managing the ischemic foot
  
• New approaches to management of Charcot foot

Using a logical, colour–coded format, the book progresses through the whole spectrum of diabetic foot problems, presenting case studies and numerous photographs to illustrate important points. Step–by–step guidance and ‘best clinical practice’ tips make this an essential manual for every healthcare professional involved in the care of patients with diabetes.

Customer Reviews

A wonderful buy!
Yet again an excellent book by Edmonds and Foster , this time co authored by Lee Sanders. The clinical photographs help the reader relate to the clinical case studies as the text progresses through the different stages of risk of the diabetic foot.The Diabetic foot and its complications is clearly explained leaving the reader in no doubt as to the potential problems which can and do arise all too frequently.
This book is a MUST for all libraries attached to any university or college where Health Sciences are taught be they medicine, nursing , podiatry and a MUST for the book shelf of any clinican with an interest in the Diabetic Foot.