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Vol 21, No 4 (2015)
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Selected physical medicine interventions in the treatment of diabetic foot syndrome

Kamila Gebala-Prajsnar, Agata Stanek, Jaroslaw Pasek, Grzegorz Prajsnar, Andrzej Berszakiewicz, Aleksander Sieron, Armand Cholewka
Acta Angiologica 2015;21(4):140-145.

Abstract

The diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) is among chronic complications of diabetes mellitus; it can affect individuals with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Diabetic patients have up to a 25% lifetime risk of developing DFS, which is both a medical and social problem. Several studies have indicated that, apart from pharmacotherapy and modern active wound dressings, physical medicine also has a role in prevention and management of diabetic foot ulcers. The paper presents physical medicine interventions most recognized in the conservative management of DFS.

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