Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory bone disease that is caused by an infecting microorganism
and leads to progressive bone destruction and loss. The most common causative species …

As the prevalence of diabetes is increasing globally, secondary complications associated to
this endocrinal disorder are also ascending. Diabetic foot ulcers are potentially modifying …

Abstract The International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) has published
evidence‐based guidelines on the prevention and management of diabetic foot disease …

23. Do not select a specific type of dressing for a diabetic foot infection with the aim of
preventing an infection or improving its outcome (strong; high). 24. For diabetic foot …

Foot infections are a common and serious problem in persons with diabetes. Diabetic foot
infections (DFIs) typically begin in a wound, most often a neuropathic ulceration. While all …

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are associated with complex pathogenic factors and are
considered a serious complication of diabetes. The potential mechanisms underlying DFUs …

Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. Several major syndromes are commonly seen,
including hematogenous osteomyelitis, vertebral osteomyelitis (discussed elsewhere in this …

Foot infection is a well recognized risk factor for major amputation in diabetic patients. The
osteomyelitis is one of the most common expression of diabetic foot infection, being present …

Diabetic foot problems are responsible for nearly 50% of all diabetes-related hospital bed
days. Approximately 10–15% of diabetic patients developed foot ulcers at some state in their …

Background Osteomyelitis was described many years ago but is still incompletely
understood. Its exogenously acquired form is likely to become more common as the …