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Current management strategies for acute diabetic foot infections can significantly improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare burdens. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to provide an update on the effective management strategies for acute diabetic foot infections.

March 2, 2026The Bone & Joint Journal

Management of the acute diabetic foot

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PCPengchi ChenHull York Medical School RARaju AhluwaliaKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust CCCher Bing ChuoHull Royal Infirmary

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This review updates management approaches for acute diabetic foot infections, suggesting strategies to improve outcomes.

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The aim is to provide an update on the effective management strategies for acute diabetic foot infections.
Review guidelines from health organizations for managing diabetic foot complications.
Discuss advancements in debridement techniques and primary wound closure.
Examine adjunctive treatments like negative pressure wound treatment and laser therapy.
Present an algorithm for managing foot ulcers to enhance clinical decision-making.
Identified evolving practices and controversies in the management of diabetic foot infections.
Highlighted innovations in wound care, including local antibiotic usage and advanced dressing options.
Outlined challenges posed by biofilms and multidrug-resistant infections.

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Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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