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Diabetic foot

Case contributed by Enyi Augustine
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hyperglycemic coma.

Patient Data

Age: 90 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Widespread soft tissue emphysema and soft tissue swelling.

Also noted is osteopenia and a flexion deformity of interphalangeal joint. No vascular calcifications.

Case Discussion

Patient was brought in for emergency above knee amputation.

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