Orthopaedics and diabetes
Kurup, H.; Thomas, M.
Acta Orthopaedica Belgica 79(5): 483-487
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6462 PMID: 24350506 Document Number: 665271
With about 12% of orthopaedic patients being diabetic and a large proportion of them being obese as well, orthopaedic surgeons are commonly involved in managing diabetic patients in both outpatient and inpatient setting. This review summarizes current concepts in diabetes management including specific orthopaedic issues and future directions of diabetes management.