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Craig Verdin1, Caitlin Zarick1, John Steinberg1
1Department of Plastic Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road NW, Washington DC 20007, USA.
Abstract:
In the past 30 years, there has been a rapid influx of information pertaining to the diabetic foot (DF) coming from numerous directions and sources. This article discusses the current state of the DF literature and challenges it presents to clinicians with its associated increase in knowledge on their derivations, complications, and interventions. Further, we attempt to provide tips on how to navigate and criticize the current literature to encourage and maximize positive outcomes in this challenging patient population.
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