A 45-year-old with diabetes presents with neuropathic plantar ulcer. ABI is 0.6. Which is true?...

Question

A 45-year-old with diabetes presents with neuropathic plantar ulcer. ABI is 0.6. Which is true?

Accepted Answer

Assess for PAD and consider revascularization as part of limb-salvage strategy

Answer

PAD is irrelevant

Answer

No imaging is needed

Answer

Only antibiotics are required

Answer

Compression therapy only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Diabetic Foot Infection