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Footcare.txt

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+Perform a comprehensive foot evaluation at least annually to identify risk factors for ulcers and amputations.
+Patients with evidence of sensory loss or prior ulceration or amputation should have their feet inspected at every visit.
+Obtain a prior history of ulceration, amputation, Charcot foot, angioplasty or vascular surgery, cigarette smoking, retinopathy, and renal diseases
+Assess current symptoms of neuropathy that is pain, burning, numbness and vascular diseases presentation like leg fatigue, claudication.
+The examination should include inspection of skin, assessment of foot deformities, neurological assessment by a 10 g monofilament test, pin prick, temperature, vibration, and vascular assessment included including pulses in the legs and feet.
+Patients with symptoms of claudication or decreased or absent pedal pulses should be referred for ankle brachial index and for further vascular assessment.