[Epidemiology and classification of diabetic foot syndrome].

Der Orthopäde
J Teichmann, D Sabo

Abstract

The diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) is an important complication of diabetes mellitus resulting in severe undesired consequences, such as amputation, disability and reduced quality of life. In Germany there are approximately 300,000 patients with lesions of the foot caused by diabetes of which approximately 50% have to be amputated within 4 years of diagnosis. To achieve a reduction of the amputation rate it is necessary to identify the main causes. The use of the Wagner-Armstrong wound classification is well accepted in Germany. Therapy and diagnosis of the diabetic foot syndrome are almost standardized and all procedures are well established. In addition a professional stage-adjusted wound therapy has to take place in an interdisciplinary collaboration at a centre for wound care.

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