2. Feet. The pictare opposite (right) shows a complete left 'drop foot' due to involvement of the lateral popliteal nerve in the leg during a reaction. The patient presented in reaction, with muscle weakness and loss of sensation.

　

　

The picture opposite (left) shows the planter (under) surface of a patient's foot with ulceration at the base of the big toe, on one of the main pressure points in walking. There is also deformity and some 'clawing' of the toes. He presented late with established damage to the peripheral nerve supplying sensation and muscle power to the foot. EARLY DIAGNOSIS and treatment with MDT would have PREVENTED this situation.

　

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