What Is Charcot Foot?
July 18, 2024
Charcot foot is a progressive condition affecting the foot and ankle. Learn more about the causes of this condition and its impact on patients.
Diabetic Toenails: Watch for Change
March 21, 2023
We cover the types of diabetic toenails that wound care clinicians need to look for, what black spots and dark toenails mean, and treatment options.
Diabetes Wounds: Caring for Foot Ulcers and Other Wounds
November 16, 2022
Diabetes wounds, including foot ulcers, can be some of the most challenging to treat, even for the most experienced wound care professionals.
Decoding Foot Wounds: Pressure Injury Vs. Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU)
August 5, 2020
How often have you found yourself in the conundrum of deciding whether a wound on the foot of a diabetic patient is a diabetic foot ulcer or a pressure injury? Probably more than once. This is a hotly debated issue among wound care clinicians. In this post, we’ll dissect the facts and provide a clear understanding […]
How to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers with a Total Contact Cast
October 10, 2019
The gold standard of treatment for neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers is the application of a total contact cast to promote healing.
Learn about the Cause and Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
July 2, 2019
With more than 30 million people in the U.S. afflicted with diabetes, clinicians are very likely to encounter diabetic patients. Diabetic foot ulcers occur in approximately 15% of diabetic patients. And if you’re a wound care clinician, you’ll likely find yourself caring for patients with diabetic foot ulcers more often than not. To learn more […]
8 Reasons to Get Diabetes Under Control Now!
January 12, 2018
Patients with diabetes are more likely to suffer many serious health issues besides foot wounds and amputations. This makes it imperative that they resolve to get their blood glucose levels under control. All of the lawsuits I review have a common theme. The plaintiff suffers from a chronic wound and some degree of malnutrition and/or […]
Diabetic Toenails: Top Tips for Proper Trimming
November 11, 2016
Check out these best practices for trimming your diabetic patient’s toenails to help prevent foot ulceration. Did you know that a whopping 10-25% percent of all patients with diabetes ultimately develop a foot ulcer – a diagnosis that brings a five-year mortality rate of nearly 50%? Consistent foot care, such as regular screenings, footwear assessment […]
Diabetic Foot Screening Guide
July 29, 2016
Five clinical tests for diagnosing loss of protective sensation in the diabetic foot, plus tips on inflammation assessment. How serious are diabetic foot ulcers? The statistics are sobering: It is estimated that between 10 and 25% of patients with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime. Diabetic foot ulcers precede 84% of all lower […]
Diabetic Wound Care: Monofilament Testing
March 11, 2016
Detecting neuropathy in the diabetic foot is crucial for patient care, which is why the 10-step monofilament test is a must when it comes to injury and ulceration prevention. Healing patients and helping them get on the road to recovery are always at the top of any wound clinician’s list. We are always on alert […]