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World J Diabetes. Dec 15, 2022; 13(12): 1049-1065
Published online Dec 15, 2022. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v13.i12.1049
Published online Dec 15, 2022. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v13.i12.1049
Table 1 Wagner classification system
| Grade | Ulcer depth |
| 0 | Pre-ulcerative area without open lesion |
| 1 | Superficial ulcer (partial/full thickness) |
| 2 | Ulcer creep to tendon, capsule, bone |
| 3 | Stage 2 with abscess, osteomyelitis, or joint sepsis |
| 4 | Localized gangrene |
| 5 | Global foot gangrene |
- Citation: Wang X, Yuan CX, Xu B, Yu Z. Diabetic foot ulcers: Classification, risk factors and management. World J Diabetes 2022; 13(12): 1049-1065
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v13/i12/1049.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v13.i12.1049