Laura Shin, DPM, PhD

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Laura Shin's Background

Dr. Shin is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at Keck School of Medicine at USC. She received her BA in behavioral biology from Johns Hopkins University. Her interest in the potential for stem cell mediated repair in diabetic wounds and her deep commitment to patient care led her to pursue a dual PhD and DPM degree at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Dr. Shin joined the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA) in 2018 after completing residencies in Podiatric Surgery and Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery and a fellowship in Limb Salvage and Reconstruction at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

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Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Introduction and Assessment
A diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) can be defined as a full-thickness wound below the ankle, or as a lesion of the foot penetrating through the dermis, in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
Diabetic Foot Ulcers - Classification Systems
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Classifications - Wagner, University of Texas, WIfI, IDSA. Actionable tables with pictures and documentation tips for proper ICD-10 coding
Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Treatment
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) management with a concise algorithm which can be used at the point-of-care
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Associated with Ischemia - Management
ABSTRACTVenous Leg Ulcers (VLU) are relatively common, affecting 1% of the population in the U.S.[1] VLU can be defined as an open skin lesion of the leg or foot t
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Associated with Infection - Management
Topical agents, systemic antibiotics surgical interventions for diabetic foot ulcers soft tissue infection
Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Prevention
Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) are a chronic problem. Recurrence rates range from 8–59% however, up to 75% of DFUs may be preventable. Therefore, long-term maintenance must be addressed even for healed ulcers to prevent recurrence.
Patient Education - Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Diabetic Foot Ulcers for patients and caregivers. The topic can be shared by email, or the attached trifold brochure can be printed and handed directly to patients.
Patient Education - Diabetic Foot Ulcer (Spanish)
Diabetic Foot Ulcer for patients and caregivers in SPANISH. This illustration-rich topic can be shared by email, or the attached trifold brochure can be printed and handed directly to patients.

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