Diabetic Foot

**Definition:** Common foot problems in persons with DIABETES MELLITUS, caused by any combination of factors such as DIABETIC NEUROPATHIES; PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES; and INFECTION. With the loss of sensation and poor circulation, injuries and infections often lead to severe foot ulceration, GANGRENE and AMPUTATION, SURGICAL.

**Tree numbers:** - C14.907.320.191 - C17.800.893.592.450.200 - C19.246.099.500.191 - C19.246.099.937.250

**Synonyms:** - Diabetic Feet