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Atlas of the Diabetic Footby Nicholas Katsilambros; Nikolaos Tentolouris; Panagiotis Tsapogas; Eleftherios Dounis
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 200.00Many foot problems in diabetes can be prevented and often the patients are misdiagnosed, or inappropriately referred or treated. This title will be of immense use to the audience as work of reference. Diabetes mellitus is the lack of insulin leading to uncontrolled carbohydrate metabolism, the breakdown of starches and sugars into smaller units that can be used by the body for energy. Foot ulcers occur in about 15% of diabetic patients in their lifetime and hospital admissions due to foot ulcers are very common. Foot problems mostly occur when there is nerve damage in the feet or when there is poor blood flow. * Contains colour photos and pictures * Examples for identification of the patients at risk for foot ulceration * Prompt diagnosis... more...
The Foot in Diabetesby Andrew Boulton; Henry Connor; Peter Cavanagh
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2000; US$ 130.00Reviews from previous editions: "A book that should find a place on the bookshelves of all physicians who care for diabetic patients." Hospital Update "I would thoroughly recommend that everyone read it if they do not wish to be left behind in this field." Journal of the Royal College of Physicians Diabetic foot problems are one of the most important long-term problems associated with diabetes. They can be a major cause of disablement and have serious economic consequences for health organisations. The Foot in Diabetes, Third Edition, has revised and expanded the popular previous editions to provide a fully comprehensive and contemporary review of the known causes of diabetic foot disease. * A practical guide to the clinical management... more...
Footby Rodney Dawber; Ivan Bristow; Jean Mooney
Informa Healthcare 1996; US$ 99.95This concise book includes the anatomy of foot and nail to infective diseases. more...
Text Atlas of Podiatric Dermatologyby Rodney Dawber; Ivan Bristow; Warren Turner
Informa Healthcare 2002; US$ 99.95This text discusses the disorders and diseases of the foot from a dermatological point of view. more...
Diabetic Footby Sharad Pendsey
Informa Healthcare 2004; US$ 180.00Over 120 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes and 85 percent of diabetes-related amputations are preceded by foot ulcer. Understanding the causes of this catastrophe, identifying the sufferers and those at high risk and developing effective preventive strategies and remedies for its consequences has become a major preoccupation with diabetologists in recent years. Diabetic Foot: A Clinical Atlas is primarily devoted to clinical matters with illustrations and case reports depicting varied diabetic foot problems. Divided into eight sections, the book contains 53 case studies and over 600 clinical photographs, as well as a detailed bibliography for further reading. more...
A Practical Manual of Diabetic Foot Careby E. Edmonds; Ali Foster; Lee Sanders
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2007; US$ 160.00Containing real case studies, this text emphasises the practical aspects of diagnosis and treatment of foot problems in diabetic patients. more...
Practical MRI of the Foot and Ankleby Alison R. Spouge
Informa Healthcare 2000; US$ 169.95In Practical MRI of the Foot and Ankle, the authors present a state-of-the-art source for the broad range of topics related to this field. The work illuminates and expands on the limited body of available texts. more...
The Foot in Diabetesby Andrew Boulton; Peter Cavanagh; Gerry Rayman
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2006; US$ 153.00Since the publication of the third edition of The Foot in Diabetes , there have been important developments in the field of diabetic foot care and its scientific basis, including: The introduction of new technologies such as vacuum therapy, new casting techniques, the use of hormones and growth factors in wound healing; Advances in the understanding of the biomechanics of foot problems; Increased problems with multidrug-resistant organisms; The introduction of new international guidelines for the management of foot infections; Significant progress in the use of cytokines, metalloproteinase inhibitors, stem cells and gene therapy in wound healing. This fourth edition of this popular title maintains the strengths of earlier editions,... more...
Foot and Ankle Motion Analysisby Gerald F. Harris
Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 179.95Human motion analysis or gait analysis is used throughout the country and the world in clinics for pre-surgical planning and postsurgical follow-up. This work presents the basic and advanced clinical applications and opportunities in foot and ankle motion analysis in both pediatric and adult cases. It also introduces the technological advances. more...
Diabetische Füße und ihre Schuhversorgungby Ernst Chantelau
Walter de Gruyter, Inc. 2004; US$ 56.00For the diabetic, the wrong shoes can result in serious health consequences culminating in the amputation of the foot. In Germany alone nearly 25000 foot amputations are required each year as a result of this disease. Professor Chantelau, together with a team of experienced medical specialists, draws on 20 years of experience with patients, insurance companies, and the orthopedic shoe industry to put together this scientific reader which offers practical solutions to prevent amputations. Unique in its timeliness and specialized scope, this work provides a scientific perspective on the diagnostics and therapy of diabetic podiatry. more...









