References
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Charcot neuropathic osteoarthropathy: Commonly referred to as Charcot foot; progressive deformity of the foot secondary to underlying neuropathy (diabetic neuropathy most common), trauma, and perturbations of bone metabolism.1 The hallmark deformity associated with this condition is midfoot collapse, described as a ‘rocker-bottom’ foot.1
Infrared dermal thermometry: measurement of skin surface temperature; obtained using a handheld noncontact infrared thermometer device; used clinically for detecting altered metabolic activity, potential inflammation, infection, and vascular supply.2
Loss of protective sensation (LOPS): Sensory deficit; inability to sense light pressure, lack of awareness of pain and temperature change; indicates the presence of distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN) and is a risk factor for diabetic foot ulceration.3
Neuroischaemic ulcer: diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) with associated peripheral neuropathy and ischaemia from macrovascular disease, becoming further complicated by microvascular disease; most common type of DFU.4
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