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 (JDFC). We have provided direct links to the articles below to facilitate easier viewing of our Journal. Feel free to download the PDF versions to your own personal libraries.

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. In the current issue you will read several interesting articles that present a new twist to the management of complex diabetic foot wounds as well as a successful protocol for amputation prevention that you can use in your own center.

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. 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, MPH
PRESENT Editor
Diabetic Limb Salvage

Current Issue

Human cryopreserved viable amniotic membrane inhibits the growth of bacteria associated with chronic wounds by Yong Mao, Tyler Hoffman, Amy Johnson, Yi Duan-Arnold, Alla Danilkovitch, Joachim Kohn Chronic wounds are challenging to treat and are often associated with an increased risk of soft tissue and bone infection leading to amputation. Therefore, modalities that accelerate wound closure should reduce morbidity and prevent infection. [...]

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Prevalence and correlates of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in a newly developing country: a cross-sectional study by Hashim Mohamed MD, Badriya Al Lenjawi PhD, Zaid Fahim Al Hamadani MD, Hamza Alkhmour MD, Mawahib Ahmed Ali MD, Sajiida Shaltouni MD, Shaimaa Al Motawaa MD The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in a Qatari population. [...]

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	The role of fluorescein angiography in the management of orphan heel syndrome by Nicole Byerley, DPM, Col (Ret) Charles A. Andersen, MD, FACS, FAPWCA, Mario N. Ponticello, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA, LTC, MC, Peter Kreishman, MD Heel ulcers are common, and regardless of the etiology they may become ischemic because of the unique blood supply to the heel (Orphan Heel Syndrome). [...]
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