|
Feature |
Foot ischemia |
Neuropathic foot |
|
Pain on movement |
++ |
– |
|
Pain at rest |
+++ (if severe) |
± |
|
Sensory abnormalities |
– |
++ |
|
Pulse on the lower extremity |
Absent |
Present |
|
Skin |
Cold |
Warm |
|
Bone structure |
Normal |
Damaged |
|
Lesion type |
Gangrene |
Ulceration |
|
Lesion location |
Depends on location of arterial lesions |
Depends on internal and external pressure areas |
|
Pain |
Increases with physical activity |
Increases with rest, usually appears at night |