PREVALENCE OF PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY AMONG PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS.

Introduction-Neuropathy in diabetes is a common complication in patients of diabetic foot, contributing to substantial morbidity and resulting in a huge economic burden. Early detection of diabetic neuropathy will signicantly reduce the healthcare burden with the disease. So, this study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital. Aim And Objective-To study the prevalence of peripheral neuropathy among patients diagnosed with diabetic foot ulcers. Study Design- Retrospective observational study. Study Setting- Tertiary care hospital. Period Of Study- July 2021 to July 2023. Sample size-90. Methodology:90 patients diagnosed with diabetic foot ulcers who were admitted in Surgery ward over period of two year (July 2021- July 2023) and were willing to give consent were included in study. Results: Prevalence of peripheral neuropathy among patients diagnosed with diabetic foot ulcers was found to be 43.33% in this study. The most common presenting symptom in patient was numbness in the foot, foot pain. pedal oedema and claudication. Maximum patients were suffering from diabetes for more than 10 years. Conclusion: Screening of neuropathy is noninvasive, fast, and inexpensive. all patients with diabetes foot ulcers should be screened annually for sensory neuropathy.