Diabetic Foot Ulcer (Hindfoot)

Question 1

Aetiology of Diabetic Foot Ulcer (5)

Answer 1

Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
Lack of Sweating/Normal Sebum Production
Dry Cracked Skin
Poor Vascular Supply

Question 2

What percentage of Diabetics will develop ulceration?

Answer 2

15%

Question 3

What percentage of all amputations for diabetes are preceded by foot ulcer

Answer 3

85%

Question 4

what percentage of patients with diabetic ulcers go on to amputation

Answer 4

25%