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20 Cards in this Set
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Autonomic neuropathy
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Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system which may result from uncontrolled diabetes.
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Charcot foot
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Neuropathic fracture/dislocation found in patients with diabetes, most commonly resulting in a “rocker-bottom” foot deformity.
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Incision and drainage
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Procedure in which an abscess is surgically opened and thoroughly irrigated.
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Motor neuropathy
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Dysfunction of motor nerves leading to atrophy, weakness, and/or paralysis.
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Neuropathic ulcer
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Ulcer due to insensitivity; previously referred to as a diabetic ulcer.
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Padded ankle-foot orthosis
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Method of treating neuropathic ulcers; removable brace that reduces plantar pressure and immobilizes the ankle and foot.
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Sensory neuropathy
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Dysfunction of sensory nerves leading to altered or decreased sensation.
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Total contact cast
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Modified short leg cast used to treat uninfected grade 1 or 2 plantar neuropathic ulcers.
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Wagner classification
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Classification system for neuropathic ulcers.
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Walking splint
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Bivalved total contact cast used to treat neuropathic ulcers.
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Autonomic neuropathy
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Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system which may result from uncontrolled diabetes.
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|
|
Charcot foot
|
Neuropathic fracture/dislocation found in patients with diabetes, most commonly resulting in a “rocker-bottom” foot deformity.
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|
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Incision and drainage
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Procedure in which an abscess is surgically opened and thoroughly irrigated.
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Motor neuropathy
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Dysfunction of motor nerves leading to atrophy, weakness, and/or paralysis.
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Neuropathic ulcer
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Ulcer due to insensitivity; previously referred to as a diabetic ulcer.
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Padded ankle-foot orthosis
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Method of treating neuropathic ulcers; removable brace that reduces plantar pressure and immobilizes the ankle and foot.
|
|
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Sensory neuropathy
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Dysfunction of sensory nerves leading to altered or decreased sensation.
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|
|
Total contact cast
|
Modified short leg cast used to treat uninfected grade 1 or 2 plantar neuropathic ulcers.
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Wagner classification
|
Classification system for neuropathic ulcers.
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Walking splint
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Bivalved total contact cast used to treat neuropathic ulcers.
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