Describes how podiatrists can assess and manage the diabetic foot, and looks at how podiatric care should be adapted according to the type and stage of foot being dealt with. This book discusses the rationales behind podiatric treatments for diabetic feet.

With full colour throughout and many invaluable photographs from the author's own collection, "Podiatric Assessment and Management of the Diabetic Foot" is written specially for podiatrists by a podiatrist, but will be also be an essential purchase for all healthcare professionals involved in the field of diabetic foot care.

1. Why diabetic feet get into trouble 2. Reducing the impact of diabetic foot complications with good metabolic control 3. Examining the diabetic foot 4. Offloading the diabetic foot 5. The infected foot 6. Management of vascular patients 7. Non ulcerative pathologies 8. The history of wound care 9. Psychology and education - overcoming the barriers 10. Communications 11. New roles for podiatrists Appendix - Useful addresses Index