Risk assessment of patients with diabetes for foot ulcers according to risk classification consensus of international working group on diabetic foot (IWGDF)

Authors

  • Hajieh Shahbazian Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
  • Leila Yazdanpanah Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
  • Seyed Mahmuod Latifi Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.293.3473

Keywords:

Diabetic foot, Diabetic neuropathy, monofilaments, ABI, IWGDF criteria.

Abstract

Objective: The aim was assessment of diabetic foot ulcer risk factors according to International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) consensus.

Methodology: All referred patients with diabetes were divided into four groups based on IWGDF criteria (without neuropathy, with neuropathy, neuropathy with deformity or vascular disorders, foot ulcer or amputation history).

Results: Mean age of patients was 53.8

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Published

2013-05-21

How to Cite

Shahbazian, H., Yazdanpanah, L., & Latifi, S. M. (2013). Risk assessment of patients with diabetes for foot ulcers according to risk classification consensus of international working group on diabetic foot (IWGDF). Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 29(3). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.293.3473

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 3 (2013): June 2013 Pak J Med Sci

Section

Original Articles