10 Questions
What is one of the deleterious effects of uncontrolled diabetes on white cell function?
Decreased white cell function
What are some preventive measures recommended for diabetic foot care?
High level of skin hygiene and regular attendance at a diabetic clinic
How is screening for peripheral angiopathy mainly done?
By doppler study through ankle brachial index ABI Test
What is the main cause of diabetic foot in patients with diabetes mellitus?
Predisposition to peripheral vascular disease
What are the main signs and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease affecting the foot in diabetes?
Pain and claudication, smooth and cold skin, weak or absent pulses
What radiographic finding is associated with diabetic foot?
Generalized loss of bone density
What is the recommended management for dry gangrene of the toe?
Local amputation after demarcation
What is the potential role of orthopaedic surgery mentioned in the text?
Stabilizing the collapsing foot and removing bony prominences
What may be the best option for 'containment' of neuropathic joint disease?
Weight-relieving orthosis
What is recommended for insufficiency fractures that require immobilization?
Avoiding immobilization if possible
Test your knowledge about the definition, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of diabetic foot, a complication of long-standing diabetes mellitus. Explore the factors affecting the foot in diabetes and the risk of lower extremity amputations.
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