How to do a 3-minute diabetic foot exam
The Journal of Family Practice. 2014 November;63(11):646-649,653-656
November 1, 2014|The Journal of Family Practice
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This brief exam will help you to quickly detect major risks and prompt you to refer patients to appropriate specialists.
Care for patients with lower extremity complications of diabetes mellitus is time-consuming and expensive. The brief exam described here can help you to rapidly identify patients at risk for these complications and prompt you to provide timely referrals to appropriate specialists.
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David G. Armstrong, DPM, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Surgery, Director, Southern Arizona Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA), 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724-5072; armstrong@usa.net
