76095 - Diabetic Foot

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module the student knows the criteria for the education and prevention of complications occurring in the diabetic patient. At the end of the module, the student possesses the basic knowledge for the treatment of preulcerative and ulcerative lesions of diabetes. He/she directs and refers patients in need of in-depth diagnostics to the physician. Is able to participate in a multidisciplinary team for the prevention and treatment of the diabetic foot.

Course contents

1) the diabetic foot
2) pre-ulcerative lesions
3) ulcerative lesions
4) conservative tearpies
5) surgical therapies

Readings/Bibliography

manuale di Ortopedia e Traumatologia

S. Giannini, C. Faldini

Minerva Medica Editore

Teaching methods

face to face lessons

Assessment methods

written verification (multiple-choice test)

Teaching tools

handouts and lecture material on the lecturer's area

Office hours

See the website of Giulio Maria Marcheggiani Muccioli