You will be asked to examine the foot
- Look
- describe the deformity / clawing / skin changes
- Check spine behind for any scars for myelodysplasia surgery
- Walk
- Observe for walking aids - stable
- Return
- Romberg test - for tabes dorsalis in neurosyphillis
- Sit
- look at shoe for accomodation adjustments / CROW
- Ulcer and scars, check webspace
- describe ulcer (chronic, basic, edges, healed up malignant change eg. Marjolin ulcer, discharge), palpate if got pus
- standard ankle movement
- sensation examination (distal to proximal)
- pulses - should be good
- offer
- elevation of foot (reduction of erythema),
- monofilament,
- full neurological exam