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What does Grade 0 represent in the Wagner Classification Scale?
What does Grade 0 represent in the Wagner Classification Scale?
- Penetration through the subcutaneous tissue
- Gangrene requiring foot amputation
- Preulcerous lesion, healed ulcer, bony deformity (correct)
- Superficial ulcer without subcutaneous tissue involvement
What characterizes Grade 1 in the Wagner Classification Scale?
What characterizes Grade 1 in the Wagner Classification Scale?
Superficial ulcer without subcutaneous tissue involvement
What is described by Grade 2 in the Wagner Classification Scale?
What is described by Grade 2 in the Wagner Classification Scale?
Penetration through the subcutaneous tissue, may expose bone, tendon, or ligament, or joint capsule
What does Grade 3 indicate in the Wagner Classification Scale?
What does Grade 3 indicate in the Wagner Classification Scale?
What condition does Grade 4 refer to in the Wagner Classification Scale?
What condition does Grade 4 refer to in the Wagner Classification Scale?
What does Grade 5 represent in the Wagner Classification Scale?
What does Grade 5 represent in the Wagner Classification Scale?
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Study Notes
Wagner Classification Scale Overview
- The Wagner Classification Scale is used to categorize the severity of diabetic foot ulcers.
- Grades range from 0 to 5, with each increasing grade indicating a more severe condition.
Grade 0
- Represents a preulcerous lesion or a healed ulcer.
- Includes cases with bony deformities.
Grade 1
- Characterized by a superficial ulcer.
- No involvement of subcutaneous tissue; primarily affects the skin surface.
Grade 2
- Involves deeper tissue penetration through the subcutaneous layer.
- Possible exposure of bone, tendon, ligament, or joint capsule.
Grade 3
- Indicates a serious infection such as osteitis or abscess.
- May involve osteomyelitis, reflecting significant underlying bone infection.
Grade 4
- Features gangrene localized to a digit of the foot.
- Indicates critical tissue death that can lead to further complications.
Grade 5
- Denotes extensive gangrene requiring foot amputation.
- Represents the most severe outcome in the Wagner classification, often necessitating surgical intervention.
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