Editorial.

Abstract

t is my distinct honor to introduce a series of papers clustered around the theme of Diabetic Limb Salvage Á A Multidisciplinary Team Effort. The journal's mission of bringing together clinicians, researchers, and educators for the prevention and treatment of diabetic foot and ankle complications is evident through the superb manuscript submissions from around the globe. This first core of papers is well represented by authors from Romania, Spain, Sudan, Turkey and the United States of America emphasizing the unique role of a team approach to prevent lower extremity amputations in the diabetic population. Topics covered include advanced plastic surgical techniques for diabetic foot wound closure, treatment of diabetic foot osteomyelitis and infections, medical imaging of the diabetic foot, vascular assessment and intervention of the diabetic foot, and an overview of a decision making process for diabetic limb salvage. Our next series of papers will be focused on the diagnosis and treatment of the Diabetic Charcot Foot and Ankle. This devastating and complex condition commonly encountered in the diabetic population can lead to major complications that can be challenging for even the most experienced and integrated medical and surgical diabetic foot teams. Finally, I encourage each one of you who treats the diabetic population to become a reviewer and also submit your original research to Diabetic Foot & Ankle. We are grateful to your commitment and thank you for your submitted scientific work.