Epidemiology, clinical picture and physical exam of plantar ulcers

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  • Carlos Manuel Hernández Cañete
  • Mariano Elena Sánchez Montiel

Keywords:

ÚLCERAS PLANTARES/epidemiología fisiopatología

Abstract

Objectives: A bibliographical review of the frequency was done clinical picture and physical exam to be done in plantar ulcers.

Development: A review was done in which is underline ulcer prevalence plantar perforated ulcer in different parts of the world, showing that 15% all diabetics suffer it, as well as clinical manifestations that are present in these patients. It is enphasize how to do the physical exam in these patients to determine the ulcer's area or the plantar places with possibilities for its appearance. Conclusions: A review of the frequency of planter ulcer is done, clinical picture as well as physical exam to be done.

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Author Biographies

Carlos Manuel Hernández Cañete

Miembro agregado de la asociación de cirujanos vasculares de habla hispana. Especialista de 2do grado en Angiología y Cirugía Vascular. Profesor Auxiliar.

Mariano Elena Sánchez Montiel

Técnica de laboratorio clínico en Banco de Sangre Provincial.

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Hernández Cañete CM, Sánchez Montiel ME. Epidemiology, clinical picture and physical exam of plantar ulcers. Mediciego [Internet]. 2004 Dec. 4 [cited 2024 Jul. 22];10(2). Available from: https://revmediciego.sld.cu/index.php/mediciego/article/view/2701

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