President - Aung FootHealth Clinic Aung Foot Health Clinic VA-Tucson Tucson, AZ
The prevalence of diabetes is rising at an exponential rate, bringing complications for patients suffering from uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), a common complication of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, if not treated promptly and properly, can lead to a partial or complete lower extremity amputation. Each DFU presents its own set inherit of challenges, and therefore many may require different approaches to healing. This session will take an evidence-based approach to the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of patients with diabetic foot ulcers, with the goal being to avoid limb loss and reoccurrence.