JDFC
 Vol. 5, Issue 1
 
Understanding statistical analysis
Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH
PRESENT Editor
Diabetic Limb Salvage

Letter from The Editor -

I am very pleased to announce the publication of the latest issue of The Journal of Diabetic Foot Complications. We have provided direct links to the articles below to facilitate easier viewing of our Journal.  A new addition to the JDFC, Dr. Aksone Nouvong has joined our editorial staff as Associate Editor.  She has already made significant contributions to the quality and content of the articles published.

As you may already know, the JDFC is a free, exclusively online journal with a primary focus on complications, conditions, and management of disorders affecting the diabetic lower extremities.  Published quarterly , our peer reviewed issues contain review and research articles as well as interesting case reports from clinicians around the Globe who share our interest in the diabetic foot and diabetic limb salvage.

I look forward to hearing your comments about the articles or the Journal in general. Our aim is to continually improve our content based on your comments and concerns. And again, I encourage you to submit your own articles to us at [email protected] or [email protected]

You can reach the Journal of Diabetic Foot Complications on the web at https://jdfc.org

Best regards,

See you next time.

Robert Frykberg, DPM, The VA PACT Experience: Mortality and First Onset Diabetic Ulcer

Robert Frykberg, DPM, MPH
PRESENT Editor,
Diabetic Limb Salvage

Current Issue

Major Amputations in Diabetes – An Experience From a Diabetic Limb Salvage Centre in India
by Chandra Viswanathan1, Prathibha Shetty1, Shabari Sarang1, Khushnuma Cooper1, Deepa Ghosh1, Arun Bal2

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a growing medical problem and its management can be a clinical challenge. Complications like non-healing ulcers are more challenging. Despite recent advances in surgical and radiologic procedures, a large number of patients are not eligible for revascularization procedures. {...}
Evaluation of Roger’s Charcot Foot Classification System in South Indian Diabetic Subjects with Charcot Foot
by Chandra Viswanathan1, Prathibha Shetty1, Shabari Sarang1, Khushnuma Cooper1, Deepa Ghosh1, Arun Bal2

Foot problems are a threat to every person affected with diabetes. More than a million lower limb amputations are performed each year as a consequence of diabetes. Diabetic foot care remains a fragmented process with little coordination and communication among caregivers.  [...]
Use of Poly Methyl Methacrylate as Prosthetic Replacement of Destroyed Foot Bones – Case Series
by Dr Amit Kumar C Jain , Dr Ajit Kumar Varma ,Dr Mangalanandan , Dr Harish Kumar

Peripheral vascular disease is an important risk factor for lower extremity amputation in diabetic patients with chronic foot ulcers. There is a geographic difference in the prevalence of peripheral arterial disease in diabetes. Successful revascularization reduces the major amputation rate in diabetic patients. This can be achieved either by peripheral bypass or by percutaneous transluminal angioplasty.  [...]
Prevalence of Diabetic Foot Ulcer and Associated Risk Factors in Diabetic Patients From North India.
by Lida Faroqi, DPM, Ronald Guberman DPM, John Vernaleo M.D. Byron Carrasco DPM

Wound infections in the foot require proper cleansing, debridement and local wound care. In addition, these patients require appropriate antibiotic therapy for serious infections when hospitalization is necessary. Initial parenteral broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy is required followed by definitive therapy based on culture results and the clinical response. [...]