The Silent Finisher: Morganella in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Dr. G breaks down Morganella morganii — a gram-negative, urease-producing opportunist that appears in late-stage diabetic foot ulcers when tissue is necrotic, hypoxic, and antibiotic-weakened. The epi...
16 Dec 202511min
Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Episode decoding Stenotrophomonas maltophilia — a water-associated, multi-drug resistant bacterium that thrives in hospital plumbing and chronic diabetic foot ulcers. Learn how it forms biofilm, resis...
16 Dec 202520min
The Shape-Shifters of Diabetic Feet: Proteus mirabilis & vulgaris Unveiled
Dr. G dives into the Proteus genus—Proteus mirabilis and Proteus vulgaris—explaining their history, swarming behavior, urease-driven alkalinization, virulence factors, and why diabetic foot ulcers pro...
12 Dec 202519min
The Red Invader: Serratia marcescens and Diabetic Foot Ulcers
In this episode of Diabetic Foot Files we explore Serratia marcescens — a red-pigment producing, opportunistic gram-negative bacterium that can rapidly worsen diabetic foot ulcers. We cover its histor...
11 Dec 202517min
Levine vs Essen: The Right Way to Swab Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Dr. D breaks down two standardized swab techniques—the Levine and the Essen rotary methods—and explains why proper wound cleansing and pressure-based sampling are critical to getting accurate cultures...
10 Dec 202521min
BKA Explained: Surgery, Choices, Rehab & What Comes Next
In this episode of Diabetic Foot Files we walk through below‑knee amputation (BKA): why it’s performed, how surgeons select the level, and the step‑by‑step surgical technique including flap design, va...
9 Dec 202515min
The Business of Amputations -Follow the Money: Why Hospitals Profit from Amputations
This episode explores how healthcare reimbursement incentives make amputations far more profitable than months of limb salvage and wound care for patients with diabetic foot disease. It explains the r...
9 Dec 202510min
When Can I Get My Foot Wet? Wounds, Pools & Hot Tubs Explained
This episode of Diabetic Foot Files explains when and how it’s safe to expose dressings, incisions, ulcers or amputation sites to water — covering showers, baths, pools, beaches and hot tubs. Learn wh...
4 Dec 202516min
