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Foot Tips For The Diabetic Patient

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Location: http://www.thetampapodiatrist.com/document_disorders.cfm?id=152

Description: Ulcerations, infections and gangrene are the most common foot and ankle problems that the patient with diabetes must face. As a result, thousands of diabetic patients require amputations each year. Foot infections are the most common reason for hospitalization of diabetic patients.

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Marc Katz
Institution: Advanced Podiatry and Tampa Podiatry
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Language: English

Submitted by: drmkatz
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Added: Mon Jul 31 2006