Abstract

The purpose of this article is to offer a narrative assessment of the various diabetic foot ulcer assessment methods that are included in the clinical practice recommendations. The initial assessment of diabetic foot ulcers should include a comprehensive history of both diabetes and the ulcer, a clinical examination of the ulcer (including its size, depth, and infection indicators), laboratory tests to manage the patient’s diabetes and detect any related infections, imaging tests (plain films followed by magnetic resonance imaging, if necessary) for suspected osteomyelitis, non-invasive techniques to check for peripheral artery disease, and radiological tests (Arterial Doppler, CT Angiogram) and Foot scan for pressure points assessment.

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