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Section: CME Category: Wound Care

Recognizing and Managing the Neuroischemic Ulcer

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, FSVS, MAPWCA

Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, FSVS, MAPWCA will stress the difference between neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers and neuroischemic ulcers. Distinguishing factors will be discussed. Diagnostic tests available will be presented and limitations of the tests discussed. The importance of understanding the limitations of ABIs will be presented. The data demonstrating an increased amputation rate with neuroischemic ulcers will be reviewed. Dr Andersen also explains that understanding the difference between neuroischemic and neuropathic DFUs is critical to ensure the appropriate diagnosis and treatment that can promote a decrease in amputation rate.

CME (Credits: 0.5)

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Goals and Objectives
  1. To understand the differences between ischemic, neuropathic, and neuroischemic wounds
  2. Examine the amputation risk associated with neuroischemic wounds
  3. Review treatment strategies for the neuroischemic wound
  • Accreditation and Designation of Credits
  • CME (Credits: 0.5)

    PRESENT e-Learning Systems is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. PRESENT e-Learning Systems has approved this activity for a maximum of 0.5 continuing education contact hours

    Release Date: 01/06/2025 Expiration Date: 01/06/2028

  • Author

  • Charles Andersen, MD, FACS, FSVS, MAPWCA

    Chief of the Vascular/Endovascular Surgery Service (Emeritus)
    Chief of the Wound Care Service
    Clinical Professor of Surgery UW, USUHS
    Madigan Army Medical Center
    Tacoma, WA

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    Charles Andersen has disclosed that he is a consultant/ amd speaker for Kent Imaging.