- Radiological findings and infection markers such as C-reactive protein
are used in the diagnosis of diabetic foot, which is one of the most
important complications of diabetes.
- As a result of diabetic foot ulcers, amputation of the lower extremity
is performed at various levels.
- Vascular occlusion and ischemic necrosis are important criteria in
determining the amputation level.
- Wagner Classification is used in the classification of diabetic foot
ulcers and amputation is frequently performed in the advanced stages of
this classification.
- One of the important markers in determining ischemic damage is IMA.
- There are increased levels of IMA in diabetic foot patients.What does this article add?- IMA is increased in diabetic foot patients, so it may play a role in
your diabetic foot pathogenesis.
- IMA has high sensitivity and specificity in the distinction between
phases in Wagner classification.
- Determination of IMA levels together with radiological findings will
provide information about the wounds in the decision of diabetic foot
amputations.