Abstract
The multiple opinions expressed in this Grand Rounds section make it clear that management of the diabetic patient with a foot wound is complex at best. Several significant points are repeated many times. The need for a detailed history and physical exam, accurate assessment of neurologic, vascular, metabolic status, and addressing the etiologic factor involved are all essential. All authors point to multispecialty integrated treatment protocols to produce the greatest success. Little mention is made of the use of topical agents to accelerate healing. This is due to the lack of unbiased studies, and the many available reports that demonstrate rapid healing when a complete and objective protocol is followed. The aims of this Grand Rounds are to stimulate interest in this important subject, and to provide the practitioner with a scaffold with which to build their own wound care management protocols.
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