Diabetic Foot: Definition, Epidemiology, and Pathophysiology

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What is one of the deleterious effects of uncontrolled diabetes on white cell function?

Improved white cell function

Enhanced local ischaemia

Increased sensitivity to skin injury

Decreased white cell function (correct)

What are some preventive measures recommended for diabetic foot care?

Wearing tight-fitting footwear

High level of skin hygiene and regular attendance at a diabetic clinic (correct)

Regular exercise without medication compliance

Avoiding examination for early signs of vascular or neurological abnormality

How is screening for peripheral angiopathy mainly done?

By blood pressure measurement

By doppler study through ankle brachial index ABI Test (correct)

By testing urine for protein

By checking for skin temperature changes

What is the main cause of diabetic foot in patients with diabetes mellitus?

Predisposition to peripheral vascular disease Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What radiographic finding is associated with diabetic foot?

Generalized loss of bone density Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended management for dry gangrene of the toe?

Local amputation after demarcation Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential role of orthopaedic surgery mentioned in the text?

Stabilizing the collapsing foot and removing bony prominences Signup and view all the answers

What may be the best option for 'containment' of neuropathic joint disease?

Weight-relieving orthosis Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for insufficiency fractures that require immobilization?

Avoiding immobilization if possible Signup and view all the answers

Diabetic Foot: Definition, Epidemiology, and Pathophysiology

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What is one of the deleterious effects of uncontrolled diabetes on white cell function?

What are some preventive measures recommended for diabetic foot care?

How is screening for peripheral angiopathy mainly done?

What is the main cause of diabetic foot in patients with diabetes mellitus?

What are the main signs and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease affecting the foot in diabetes?

What radiographic finding is associated with diabetic foot?

What is the recommended management for dry gangrene of the toe?

What is the potential role of orthopaedic surgery mentioned in the text?

What may be the best option for 'containment' of neuropathic joint disease?

What is recommended for insufficiency fractures that require immobilization?

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