Ulceration and amputation

Ulceration and amputation

Ulceration can lead to major morbidity and amputation ( Figure 41.13 ). Ulcers need to be treated urgently , and when ulcer healing has occurred the aim should be to keep the foot ulcer free. NICE guidelines detail optimal management pathways with urgent admission and radiological and clinical assessment in a multidisciplinary team setting, followed by debridement, antibiotics if required and formal o ffl oading. Ulceration is a surgical emergency and mandates immediate referral along NICE guidelines in the UK. Most amputations are preceded by ulceration. Ulceration and amputation

Ulceration can lead to major morbidity and amputation ( Figure 41.13 ). Ulcers need to be treated urgently , and when ulcer healing has occurred the aim should be to keep the foot ulcer free. NICE guidelines detail optimal management pathways with urgent admission and radiological and clinical assessment in a multidisciplinary team setting, followed by debridement, antibiotics if required and formal o ffl oading. Ulceration is a surgical emergency and mandates immediate referral along NICE guidelines in the UK. Most amputations are preceded by ulceration. Ulceration and amputation

Ulceration can lead to major morbidity and amputation ( Figure 41.13 ). Ulcers need to be treated urgently , and when ulcer healing has occurred the aim should be to keep the foot ulcer free. NICE guidelines detail optimal management pathways with urgent admission and radiological and clinical assessment in a multidisciplinary team setting, followed by debridement, antibiotics if required and formal o ffl oading. Ulceration is a surgical emergency and mandates immediate referral along NICE guidelines in the UK. Most amputations are preceded by ulceration.