2012
Contemporary Evaluation and Management of the Diabetic Foot
Sumpio BE. Contemporary Evaluation and Management of the Diabetic Foot. Scientifica 2012, 2012: 435487. PMID: 24278695, PMCID: PMC3820495, DOI: 10.6064/2012/435487.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetic footNegative pressure wound therapyMajor public health issueMainstay of therapyDiabetic foot diseaseGood functional outcomeHospitalization of patientsHealth care workersPressure wound therapyTreatment of infectionsMoist wound carePublic health issueComplex clinical problemWidespread clinical practiceAbnormal foot structureAggressive debridementSuperimposed infectionFrequent debridementLimb salvageFoot ulcersChronic inflammationCostly complicationFunctional outcomeFoot problemsIschemic limbsDiabetic Foot Ulceration and Management
Blume P, Jain A, Sumpio B. Diabetic Foot Ulceration and Management. Contemporary Diabetes 2012, 63-91. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-62703-158-5_6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFoot ulcersMajor public health issueGrowth factorDiabetic foot diseaseDiabetic foot ulcerationHospitalization of patientsGood clinical careTreatment of infectionsMoist wound carePublic health issueComplex clinical problemWidespread clinical practiceAbnormal foot structureAdjuvant therapySuperimposed infectionFoot ulcerationFrequent debridementLimb salvagePathophysiologic mechanismsChronic inflammationDiabetic footCostly complicationFoot problemsIschemic limbsClinical trials
2003
Vascular evaluation and arterial reconstruction of the diabetic foot
Sumpio BE, Lee T, Blume PA. Vascular evaluation and arterial reconstruction of the diabetic foot. Clinics In Podiatric Medicine And Surgery 2003, 20: 689-708. PMID: 14636033, DOI: 10.1016/s0891-8422(03)00088-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfected footDiabetic footLimb salvageNon-invasive vascular studiesCardiovascular risk factor managementAggressive multidisciplinary approachAggressive surgical drainagePalpable pedal pulsesLimb-threatening ischemiaPeripheral vascular diseaseRisk factor managementLower extremity revascularizationStandard clinical evaluationPrimary care providersCumulative limb salvageEvidence of infectionHigh-risk groupBlood glucose controlHigh-risk populationComplex clinical problemAbsent pulsesAggressive drainageIschemic ulcerationPedal bypassPedal pulses