A 60-year-old person who completed treatment for leprosy many years ago now presents with a punched-out, painless ulcer on the sole of his foot. What is the most appropriate management?
ARestart MDT
BAmputation
CIntense debridement and intravenous antibiotics
DOffloading and comprehensive wound care
A long-term diabetic patient with blisters walked barefoot for a few miles on hot sand. He presented with rapidly spreading deep tissue infection with extensive tissue necrosis. What is the most probable diagnosis?
ABurn
BCellulitis
CDiabetic foot
DNecrotizing fasciitis
A diabetic patient presents with sensory involvement, tingling, numbness, ankle swelling, and absence of pain. What is the most likely diagnosis?
ACharcot's joint
BGout
CRheumatoid arthritis
DAnkylosing spondylitis
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