Podologic Evaluation of Foot in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetic foot is one of the most important and frequent complications of diabetes mellitus.It is also one of the most common causes of hospitalization in diabetics. Diabetic foot wounds have serious consequences for both patients and health care systems. Prevention of foot ulcers in patients with diabetes or early intervention to an existing ulcer prevents limb amputations. This is possible with a good foot evaluation.In this review, dermatological, neurological, vascular and biomechanical evaluation of the foot is presented in accordance with the guidelines in the current medical approach