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Diabetic Foot Problems - Treatment

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What does Osteomyelitis mean - in Diabetic feet?

Jayne Robbie, Senior Lecturer in Diabetes Care, Specialist Podiatrist explains what Osteomylelitis is. She links this directly to people with Diabetes. She talks about how this is often related to ulcers in the feet of people with Diabetes. She explains what 'probing to bone' means and what the consequences are. Jayne also talks about how X rays are relevant and can help with diagnosis. Lastly she talks about antibiotics and treatment for osteomyelitis.