The anaesthetic foot. A case of severe diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Diabetic foot care is an important aspect of management. Self-care by the patient is of paramount importance. The case history described in this article highlights the absence of pain associated with peripheral neuropathy and the consequences of inadequate foot care by the patient.
D000368:Aged; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery