Table 3.

Clinical examination of the diabetic foot and risk stratification.

Examination of the patients’ feet should include:

• Testing of foot sensation using a 10-g monofilament or vibration

• Palpation of foot pulses

• Inspection for any foot deformity and footwear

Based on this the foot should be classified as:

• At low current risk

• At increased risk

• High risk

• Acute foot / ulcerated foot / Charcot