Question

A 52-year-old man with long-standing diabetes presents with a non-healing ulcer on the plantar surface of his foot, surrounding cellulitis and bone tenderness. X-ray suggests cortical erosion of the underlying metatarsal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Osteomyelitis of the metatarsal

Answer

Simple cellulitis

Answer

Peripheral neuropathy alone

Answer

Gouty arthritis

Answer

Plantar fasciitis

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with long-standing diabetes presents with a non-healing ulcer on the plantar surface of his foot, surrounding cellulitis and bone tenderness. X-ray suggests cortical erosion of the underlying metatarsal. What is the most likely diagnosis?