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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 4 Site, ischemia, neuropathy, bacterial infection, area, depth system[13]
| Category | Definition | Score |
| Site | Forefoot | 0 |
| Midfoot and hindfoot | 1 | |
| Ischemia | Pedal blood flow intact: At least one palpable pulse | 0 |
| Clinical evidence of reduced pedal flow | 1 | |
| Neuropathy | Protective sensation intact | 0 |
| Protective sensation lost | 1 | |
| Bacterial infection | None | 0 |
| Present | 1 | |
| Area | Ulcer < 1 cm2 | 0 |
| Ulcer ≥ 1 cm2 | 1 | |
| Depth | Ulcer confined to skin and subcutaneous tissue | 0 |
| Ulcer reaching muscle, tendon or deeper | 1 | |
| Total possible score | 6 |
- 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