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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 3 Size (area, depth), sepsis, arteriopathy, denervation system
Grade | Size | ||||
Area | Depth | Sepsis | Arteriopathy | Denervation | |
0 | Skin intact | Skin intact | None | Pedal pulses present | Pin pricks intact |
1 | < 1 cm2 | Superficial (skin and subcutaneous tissue) | Surface | Pedal pulses reduced or one missing | Pin pricks reduced |
2 | 1-3 cm2 | Tendon, periosteum, joint capsule | Cellulitis | Absence of both pedal pulses | Pin pricks absent |
3 | > 3 cm2 | Bone or joint space | Osteomyelitis | Gangrene | Charcot |
- 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