Diabetic Foot Classifications: Review of Literature

Abstract

Diabetic foot is one of the most serious complications of diabetes. As the global burden of diabetes is increasing, the incidence of diabetic

Evaluation of Diabetic Foot Complications According to Amit Jain’s Classification

“…The new Amit Jain's classification was chosen as it includes almost all DF complications [6,7]. Our study shows that type 1 diabetic foot complications are the most common type of complications seen in the hospitalized patients.…”

“…while, abscess was the commonest type 1 diabetic foot complications in Jain et al, series, and 8.89% of the patients underwent major amputations in this group [7].…”

“…There are various studies on this classification [2, 4,5]. Amit Jain's classification [Table/ Fig-1] [6,7] for diabetic foot is a new classification that includes all the common complications of diabetic foot, is simple and easy to remember.…”

Microbiological and clinical response of superoxidized solution versus povidone iodine in the management of lower limb ulcers

“…Patients were eligible for the study if they had lower limb ulcer with either of the types, viz., traumatic ulcer, diabetic ulcer (Grades 1 and 2) [8] or venous ulcer, [9] aged above 18 years and willing and able to give informed consent. Exclusion criteria of the study were ischemic ulcer, malignant ulcers, decubitus ulcers, trophic ulcers, patients with osteomyelitis, chronic renal failure, autoimmune disorders and those on cytotoxic drugs/corticosteroids, or any immunosuppressive medication.…”

A Simple New Classification for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

“…The classification was made in such a way that it becomes easy to use, is practical and can be communicated effectively among different specialist with an ease. This classification is an addition to the authors new [grading, typing, scoring] classification system [8][9][10][11][12] …”