The 131st Annual Meeting (November 15-19, 2003) of APHA

Abstract #55954

Brian H Richman, DPM, Podiatric Physician and Surgeon / Private Practice Layton, Utah, 1660 West Antelope Drive # 110, Layton, UT 84041, 1-801-825-4709, DrRichman1@cs.com

Foot ulcers are a severe problem for 15% of the 17 - 22 million people with diabetes in the United States. Non healing wounds, foot deformities,infection, and amputations are common concerns for the diabetic patients with foot ulcerations. Prophalatic foot surgery for many people with diabetic ulcers can help prevent further complications like infection and amputation. It is very important to evaluate blood flow and potential healing before considering surgical correction for a diabetic foot ulcer. The author discusses different surgical cases and techniques to help heal diabetic foot ulcerations and correct the etiology of the ulceration. Prevention of diabetic foot ulcers helps people with diabetes to live a healthier life style without the fear of infection and amputation.

Learning Objectives:

• Health care providers will be able to understand and apply new surgical techniques for quicker healing and correction of the etiology of diabetic foot ulcers. Prophalatic foot surgery helps prevent infection and amputation in many diabetic patients.

Keywords: Diabetes, Preventive Medicine

Related Web page: www.DrBrianRichman.com

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: none
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.