title: [DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH OF THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL TRIAD LEADING TO A DIABETIC FOOT].
abstract: Diabetic foot is a common complication of diabetes mellitus. Its pathophysiology is most often complex with the interconnection of three different components: diabetic neuropathy, arterial disease and infection. The diagnostic approach should specify the respective role of each component, firstly thanks to a thorough medical interview and a careful clinical examination. Afterwards, well selected complementary exams will confirm the hypotheses generated by the initial clinical approach. Consequently, a specific care strategy will be implemented, ideally with the help of a multidisciplinary team. This educational clinical case is devoted to the sequential diagnostic approach of a patient with a foot ulcer in the context of a diabetic foot.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rorive
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Scheen
mesh_terms: D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000503:physiopathology*; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration