The lifetime risk of developing a foot ulcer in people with diabetes is as high as 25 percent. Regular foot examination at every visit is necessary to recognize early foot lesions. The main risk factors for foot ulceration are: · Neuropathy · Previous foot ulceration · Foot deformity · Peripheral vascular disease Please give brief answers to these questions. 1. Amongst these, which one poses the highest risk for foot ulceration? 2. What are the clinical features of peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? 3. Which clinical tests are useful to confirm the diagnosis of PAD?
