The latest theories and treatment for diabetic foot complications.

Most diabetic patients will encounter ulcerations ranging from grade 0 to grade 5 during the course of their lifetime. These ulcerations, with prompt diagnosis and rapid care using a team approach, will be converted to grade 0 ulcerations with the exception of the grade 5 foot. The use of padding and shoe gear aid in healing these ulcerations once the infection is eradicated and sufficient debridement has been performed.