Article topics: Cost, distress, Factors influencing the development of the 'at risk' foot, Foot health education, immobility, Infection, loss of social interaction, Lymphoedema, Neuropathy, Pain, Referral to the appropriate specialist, ulceration
Dr Kate Springett discusses the reasons why all practitioners have a responsibility for caring for the 'at risk' foot - and gives a few pointers on how this should be done.
Dr Kate Springett, Senior Lecturer, MSc Podiatry Course Leader, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton. Article accepted for publication: September 2003
