2022
Heterogeneity in the guidelines for the management of diabetic foot disease in the Caribbean
Sumpio B, McConnie S, Maharaj D. Heterogeneity in the guidelines for the management of diabetic foot disease in the Caribbean. PLOS Global Public Health 2022, 2: e0000446. PMID: 36962244, PMCID: PMC10021831, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000446.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetic foot diseaseDF diseaseFoot diseaseMultidisciplinary teamLower extremity amputation ratesAmputation ratePodiatric careDiabetes mellitusSubsequent amputationInternational Working GroupVascular surgeryDiseaseHealth careMultidisciplinary approachDF problemMinority of countriesCareGuidelinesImplementation of strategiesCaribbean countriesStructured programWorking GroupRespondent countriesMellitusSurgery
2004
The Multidisciplinary Approach to Limb Salvage
Sumpio BE, Aruny J, Blume PA. The Multidisciplinary Approach to Limb Salvage. Acta Chirurgica Belgica 2004, 104: 647-653. PMID: 15663269, DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2004.11679637.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-diabetic patientsPrimary care physiciansMultidisciplinary approachLower extremity woundsComprehensive treatment protocolAggressive treatmentConsiderable morbidityLimb salvageCare physiciansMetabolic derangementsVascular diseaseClinical trialsExtremity woundsVascular surgeonsTreatment protocolLower limbsFoot abnormalitiesPlastic surgeonsCareful assessmentPatientsPodiatristsPhysiciansSurgeonsMorbidityUlceration
2002
Classification of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Improving Communication
Frangos S, Kilaru S, Blume P, Shin J, Sumpio B. Classification of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Improving Communication. International Journal Of Angiology 2002, 11: 158-164. DOI: 10.1007/s00547-002-0180-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetic footCause of hospitalizationDiabetic foot ulcersAccepted classification systemDiabetic patientsFoot ulcerationFoot ulcersClassification systemWound specialistsCare providersHealthcare strategiesMultidisciplinary approachFootHospitalizationMorbidityUlcerationComplicationsUlcersPatientsAmputationMortalityClassification of diabetic foot ulcers: Improving communication
Frangos S, Kilaru S, Blume P, Shin J, Sumpio B. Classification of diabetic foot ulcers: Improving communication. International Journal Of Angiology 2002, 158-164. DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1276359.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetic footCause of hospitalizationDiabetic foot ulcersAccepted classification systemDiabetic patientsFoot ulcerationFoot ulcersClassification systemWound specialistsCare providersHealthcare strategiesMultidisciplinary approachFootHospitalizationMorbidityUlcerationComplicationsUlcersPatientsAmputationMortality
2000
Foot Ulcers
Sumpio BE. Foot Ulcers. New England Journal Of Medicine 2000, 343: 787-793. PMID: 10984568, DOI: 10.1056/nejm200009143431107.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care physiciansComprehensive treatment protocolMajor amputationPedal woundsAggressive treatmentFoot complicationsCare physiciansFoot ulcersVascular diseaseEarly recognitionRisk factorsPatient educationBiomechanical abnormalitiesTreatment protocolPrevents infectionOptimal managementSkin integrityCareful assessmentMultidisciplinary approachInfectionUlcerationComplicationsUlcersAmputationManagement