Foot Ulcers / Key Assessments

Brian presents with chronic heart failure and is referred to physical therapy for aerobic conditioning. The patient has a history of hypertension and has a resting heart rate of 102 bpm. The medical record indicates that the patient takes a medication that decreases cardiac workl ...  Show more

Priyanshi is a 68-year-old female referred to physical therapy for gradually increasing right forefoot pain and difficulty walking longer distances. During gait assessment, the physical therapist observes decreased push-off on the right during terminal stance and pre-swing. Exami ...  Show more

This week's episode is brought to you by medical student, Randolph Tulsie, and he will discuss Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU). After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define Diabetic Foot Ulcers Explain the relevant Pathophysiology Review a Clinical Picture State how i ...  Show more

This podcast offers tips for people with diabetes on foot care to prevent complications, such as foot ulcers and amputation. 

An adult patient presents with chronic pain, redness, and swelling in the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the right foot. The clinician notes the joint is warm to the touch with multiple subcutaneous tophi present. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present? Find ...  Show more

A 75-year-old woman with diabetes presents with fatigue, pallor, poor balance, and a complaint of a "pins and needles" sensation of her hands and feet. On initial laboratory testing, you determine that she has a macrocytic anemia. How can you distinguish between alcoholism and fo ...  Show more