16th August 2023

Mr Smith, a 65-year-old man with a history of Type 2 Diabetes, visits the GP complaining of pain and discolouration in his left foot

Mr Smith, a 65-year-old man with a history of Type 2 Diabetes, visits the GP complaining of pain and discolouration in his left foot. On examination, the toes of the left foot are cold, with the skin turning black and appearing dry.

Which type of gangrene is Mr Smith most likely to have?