A 67-year-old with T2D and neuropathic foot ulcer without systemic infection asks about offloading. Guideline recommendation?...

Question

A 67-year-old with T2D and neuropathic foot ulcer without systemic infection asks about offloading. Guideline recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Total contact cast/offloading devices are key components of management

Answer

No offloading needed

Answer

Antibiotics alone heal ulcers

Answer

Surgery first-line

Answer

Bed rest only

Diabetic Foot Ulcer — SCE Endocrinology MCQ