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POTENTIALLY LIMB THREATENING
SITUATION
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THE FOUR CARDINAL RULES
IN EXAMINATION OF THE DIABETIC FOOT
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- INSPECTION (OF FEET AND SHOES - FOR
FOREIGN BODY, CRACKS, CORNS & CALLUSES)
- PALPATION (OF FEET AND LEGS - FOR ISCHAEMIA;
PAIN, VIBRATION, THERMAL AND SENSORY LOSS; DOPPLER STUDY IF INDICATED)
- PRESSURE MEASUREMENT (OF THE FEET -
USING SIMPLE HARRIS MAT OR SITECH COMPUTERISED FOOT PRESSURE MEASURING
SYSTEMS)
- GAIT ANALYSIS (FOR BIO-MECHANICAL ASSESSMENT
OF STRESS ON THE FEET)
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Practical Guidelines
on the Management and Prevention of diabetes
Foot Ulcer Treatment
Sensory Foot Examination
Foot Care Tips
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