EPISODE · May 14, 2025 · 10 MIN

Foot Ulcers / Key Assessments

from NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy · host Kyle Rice

Betty presents with type 2 diabetes and a non-healing ulcer on the lateral ankle. The ulcer is dry, and the patient reports discomfort in her posterior lower leg with walking. On examination, the affected foot has a capillary refill that is prolonged. Which assessment is MOST important to include during the initial evaluation?A) Monofilament testing for protective sensationB) Visual inspection for signs of infectionC) ABI to evaluate vascular supplyD) Toe pressure measurement for microvascular assessmentTEXT OUR TEAM:(727) 732-4573