Author/Authors :
Chang, Ke‑Vin Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - National Taiwan University Hospital - Bei‑Hu Branch and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei , Wu, Wei‑Ting Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - National Taiwan University Hospital - Bei‑Hu Branch and National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei , Lin, Hong‑Yi Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Chung Shan Medical University Hospital - Taichung, Taiwan , Özçakar, Levent Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Hacettepe University Medical School - Ankara, Turkey
Abstract :
A 43‑year‑old female with diabetes and previous right
4th and 5th toe amputations suffered right foot ulcer due
to a thermal injury 6 months ago. Redness, swelling, and
intermittent numbness were noted over her right medial
ankle despite of antibiotic treatment. There was no fever
and her white blood cell count was around 8000/μL.
She also complained of shooting pain over her affected
foot (7 over 10 on the visual analog pain scale), causing
her walking difficulty and depending on a wheelchair
for locomotion. She was referred for an ultrasound (US)
examination for a likely diagnosis of cellulitis
