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Wagner Ulcer Classification Flashcards

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What does Grade 0 in the Wagner Ulcer Classification indicate?

Gangrene of digit

Superficial ulcer not involving subcutaneous tissue

No open lesion (correct)

Deep ulcer with osteitis

What is described by Grade 1 in the Wagner Ulcer Classification?

Deep ulcer potentially exposing bone

Superficial ulcer not involving subcutaneous tissue (correct)

Gangrene of digit

Gangrene of foot requiring disarticulation

What does Grade 2 imply in the Wagner Ulcer Classification?

Gangrene of foot requiring disarticulation

Gangrene of digit

Deep ulcer with penetration through the subcutaneous tissue (correct)

No open lesion

What does Grade 3 of the Wagner Ulcer Classification indicate?

Deep ulcer with osteitis, abscess, or osteomyelitis Signup and view all the answers

What does Grade 4 signify in the Wagner Ulcer Classification?

Gangrene of digit Signup and view all the answers

What condition does Grade 5 describe according to the Wagner Ulcer Classification?

Gangrene of foot requiring disarticulation Signup and view all the answers

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Wagner Ulcer Classification

Grade 0:
- Indicates no open lesions are present.
- Can include pre-ulcerative lesions or healed ulcers.
- May involve bony deformities.
Grade 1:
- Characterized by a superficial ulcer that does not penetrate the subcutaneous tissue.
Grade 2:
- Describes a deep ulcer that extends through the subcutaneous tissue.
- Risks exposure of underlying structures such as bone, tendon, ligament, or joint capsule.
Grade 3:
- Involves a deep ulcer accompanied by complications like osteitis (inflammation of bone), abscess, or osteomyelitis (bone infection).
Grade 4:
- Defined by the presence of gangrene affecting a digit (finger or toe).
Grade 5:
- Indicates gangrene of the entire foot, necessitating disarticulation (surgical amputation at a joint).

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This set of flashcards covers the Wagner ulcer classification system, detailing the characteristics of each grade from 0 to 5. Use this quiz to test your knowledge on the definitions and implications of each grade, essential for understanding ulcer treatment and assessment.