Atlas of the Diabetic Foot-3판

The revised third edition of the Atlas of the Diabetic Foot is an updated guide to the information needed for the 
prevention and treatment of diabetic foot problems with the aim of reducing amputations. In addition to offering the 
theoretical knowledge, the book is filled with more than 500 color photos from real-life cases. 
The cases explore a wide-variety of foot issues and the text includes information about differential diagnosis and 
treatment. The authors-noted experts in the field-describe the epidemiology, pathophysiology and classification of 
diabetic foot ulcers. In addition, the book highlights the diagnosis of the main risk factors for the diabetic foot, 
namely diabetic neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease and the anatomic deformities of the lower extremities.
The updated third edition, include 5 videos that clearly demonstrate the methods of examination for diabetic neuropathy 
and peripheral arterial disease. The text incldues methods of callus removal and debridement as well as offloading. 
In addition, it contains information on how a total contact cast is constructed. This essential resource:

Contains a full colour presentation of diabetic foot cases
Explains the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot problems in a revised and updated edition
Includes a larger format that allows for a better quality images
Offers a companion website with high-resolution digital files of photographs of the case studies presented
Presents a multidisciplinary approach appropriate for a wide audience foot and diabetic professionals

Written for diabetes specialists, endocrinologists and diabetic nurse specialists, podiatrists and podiatry nurse 
specialists, Atlas of the Diabetic Foot offers the information needed to help with the prevention, diagnosis and 
management of the diabetic foot.



Preface to the Third Edition vii

Preface to the Second Edition ix

Preface to the First Edition xi

Acknowledgements xiii

About the Companion Website xv

1 Introduction                                               01
2 Diabetic Neuropathy                                        11
3 Anatomic Risk Factors for Diabetic Foot Ulceration         23
4 Other Foot-Related Risk Factors                            49
5 Skin and Systemic Diseases with Manifestations in the Feet 63
6 Neuropathic Ulcers                                         75
7 Peripheral Vascular Disease                                91
8 Ischemic and Neuro-Ischemic Ulcers and Gangrene           107
9 Heel Ulcers                                               135
10 Charcot Foot                                             147
11 Infections                                               169
12 Methods of Prevention                                    197
13 Methods of Ulcer Healing                                 205
14 Amputations                                              229

Appendix                                                    237
Index                                                       239