Diabetic foot examination to assess the risk of developing ulcers

 Diabetic foot examination to assess the risk of developing ulcers

* Skin examination, dry skin, cracked skin, thickened skin, abnormal toenails, ingrown toenails, toenail or crotch fungal infection, Charcot feet, concave/high arched feet, flat feet, toenails, etc. Nails, including deformed feet of the toes or hammer toes.

* Examination of the peripheral nervous system, including exercise (weakness or atrophy of the leg muscles), to check for twisted toes The soles of the feet are more curved than usual. Acupuncture points may form sensory (protective sensation with 10 grams of Semmes-Weinstein monofilament, 5.07) autonomic nerves (dry skin detection). warmth due to dilated or reddened veins)

* Peripheral arterial examination is suspected to detect chronic ischemic features, e.g., oily skin, hairlessness, coldness, delayed capillary filling, femoral artery hemorrhage, pulse foot arteries such as the dorsum of the foot and posterior tibia If so, measure. Ankle-brachial index (ABI)

* Currently found leg pain wounds caused by degenerative nerve endings, ischemic wounds, or infected wounds