diabetic-foot-ulcers
A 55-year-old man with type 2 diabetes of 15 years duration presents with a chronic plantar ulcer under his right first metatarsal head. The ulcer is 2cm in diameter with good granulation tissue at the base. On examination, subcutaneous tissue is visible but no tendon, joint, or bone is exposed. The surrounding skin is intact with no cellulitis. Peripheral pulses are palpable. **According to the Wagner classification system, what grade is this diabetic foot ulcer?**
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
Wagner Grade 0
Wagner Grade 1
Wagner Grade 2
Wagner Grade 3
Wagner Grade 4
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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option