What is the grading standard for diabetic foot?
Sep 28, 2020
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Lianli
Introduction
What is the classification system for diabetic foot?
Clinically, diabetic foot is classified into five grades:
Grade 0: No wound present.
Grade 1: Presence of a wound, but no ulceration or infection.
Grade 2: Mild ulceration accompanied by soft-tissue inflammation, without infection.
Grade 3: Deep ulceration with abscess formation and infection.
Grade 4: Severe infection with focal gangrene.
Grade 5: Extensive (whole-foot) gangrene.
Clinically, diabetic foot is classified into five grades. Grade 0 indicates no ulceration but presence of high-risk factors.
Grade 1 involves a wound without ulceration or infection. Grade 2 features mild ulceration accompanied by soft-tissue inflammation, but without abscess formation or infection.
Grade 3 denotes deep ulceration with associated abscess and infection. Grade 4 indicates severe infection with focal gangrene. Grade 5 represents extensive (or total) gangrene.
