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Abstract
The Aim Of The Work Is To Provide The Theoretical Background For:
* Appropriate Screening And Examination, >* Patient Education, * Early Recognition, Prevention And Treatment For Diabetic Foot Complication.Foot disorders are a major source of morbidity and a leading cause of hospitalization for persons with diabetes mellitus, ulceration, infection, gangrene, and amputation are significant complications of the disease. Understanding the Pathophysiology of diabetic foot lesions is essential to the care of the diabetic patient. Diabetic foot lesions have traditionally been considered to result from:
I- Peripheral neuropathy
II- Peripheral arterial disease.
III- Infection.
The evaluation of the diabetic foot requires a detailed history and physical examination, appropriate diagnostic procedures and identifica-tion of risk factors for ulceration, amputation, infection and charcot’s arthropathy. These can then identify patients at risk improve preventive measures and formulate appropriate management strategies.