Screening techniques to identify the diabetic patient at risk of ulceration

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 1997 Jul;87(7):313-7. doi: 10.7547/87507315-87-7-313.

Abstract

Foot problems are common in diabetic patients, with neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease being the main causative factors. Identification of high-risk feet can be accomplished by using basic clinical skills and simple equipment. Limb amputation is the most preventable of the long-term diabetes complications and a multidisciplinary approach can achieve a dramatic reduction of major limb amputations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Diabetic Foot / etiology
  • Diabetic Foot / physiopathology
  • Diabetic Foot / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Mass Screening*
  • Physical Examination
  • Sensation