WOUND MANAGEMENT 113 - NEUROPATHIC WOUND: THE DIABETIC WOUND

Course overview

*Describe 3 types of neuropathy that may occur in the patient with diabetes *Identify critical factors to be included in the history and physical exam of the patient with lower-extremity neuropathic disease *Describe the correlation of protective sensation with risk for diabetic foot ulcer *Distinguish among the musculoskeletal foot deformities that lead to focal areas of high pressure in the patient with peripheral neuropathy *Identify key concepts in effective and appropriate offloading