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Revision as of 03:48, 17 September 2011
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]; Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3]
Overview
Diabetic foot physical examination
Inspection
- Dilated veins
- Scar, Sinuses
- Shiny skin
- Hair distribution
- Areas of Pigmentation
- Areas of discolouration
- Varicose vein
- Ulcers
- Brittle or broken nail
- Fungal infection
Palpation
- Temperature (increase temperature- deep vein thrombosis, decrease temperature-ischemia)
- Tenderness (squeeze calf muscle and achilles tendon for tenderness)
- Pulsation- Dorsalis pedis
- Capillary filling time
- Ulcers in pressure areas like ball of great toe, base of fifth metatarsal, posterior aspect of heel
Motor examination
- Nutrition/Bulk
- Tone
- Power
- Reflexes
Sensory
- Vibration
- Joint position sense
Video: Physical examination diabetes
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Video: Diabetic foot care
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Image: Diabetic foot ulcer
