Dr. John Steinberg offers an informative presentation on how to successfully manage diabetic foot infections. Factors contributing to the "at risk" diabetic lower extremity are discussed. The importance of performing a proper work-up is addressed, including H&P, labs, imaging, and conservative vs. surgical treatment. Focus of this lecture is then placed on a systematic surgical approach to treating diabetic foot infections with a discussion of each step. He also explains the importance of compartmental anatomy as it relates to wound assessment and management. Case studies are presented throughout the lecture offering numerous insights and pearls.

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In this lecture Dr Frykberg thoroughly reviews the epidemiology and underlying pathophysiology of the diabetic Charcot foot. Theories of pathogenesis and classification entity are discussed in order to provide a more comprehensive understanding of this limb threatening foot deformity. Finally, the author discusses the rationale and options for conservative care for neuropathic osteoarthropathy based on the natural history of the disease.

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In this lecture, Dr. Kim uses evidence-based medicine to address the role of equinus in plantar ulcerations of the forefoot in Diabetic patients. He explains how equinus has been shown to cause increased plantar peak pressures, and how reducing this pressure may help ulcers heal. Dr. Kim then offers evidence challenging the role Tendo-achilles lengthening may play in treating these patients. Finally, he explains his research on shearing forces and its etiological affect in plantar ulcerations.

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