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What abnormalities can you see ? More examples of lower limb gangrene
Ischemic looking forefoot
Dry scaly skin
Dry gangrene on 1 ,
st
2 , 5 toe
th
nd
Thickened nails
Bilateral hallux valgus
What next?
• Check heels and pressure points for ulcers/gangrene
• Compare both feet temperature
• Capillary refill
• Lower limb pulses
• Ankle Brachial Index 49