Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Neuroarthropathy - Medical ...

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depth Ulcer classification 0: “at risk”, intact skin 1: superficial 2: deep; tendon/joint exposed 3: extensive; bone exposed * ischemic a: nml b: ischemia c: partial gangrene d. nasty gangrene

Ulcer treatment • structural factors WB x-rays • sensation • circulation • infection • healing potential labs monofilaments ABIs with toe pressures labs, imaging

depth<br />

Ulcer classification<br />

0: “at risk”, intact skin<br />

1: superficial<br />

2: deep; tendon/joint exposed<br />

3: extensive; bone exposed *<br />

ischemic<br />

a: nml<br />

b: ischemia<br />

c: partial gangrene<br />

d. nasty gangrene

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