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. 2003 May 3;326(7396):977–979. doi: 10.1136/bmj.326.7396.977
Neuropathic Ischaemic (neuroischaemic)
• Warm with intact pulses • Pulseless, not warm
• Diminished sensation; callus • Usually diminished sensation
• Ulceration (usually on tips of toes and plantar surfaces under metatarsal heads) • Ulceration (often on margins of  foot, tips of toes, heels)
• Sepsis • Sepsis
• Local necrosis • Necrosis or gangrene
• Oedema • Critical ischaemia (urgent  attention) foot pink, painful,  pulseless, and often cold
• Charcot's joints