8th September 2020

A 55-year-old man with a history of vascular disease visits his GP with a 6-month history of a painful venous ulcer

A 55-year-old man with a history of vascular disease visits his GP with a 6-month history of a painful venous ulcer over his fifth metatarsal on his left foot. Which of the following clinical findings would point most to the diagnosis of concurrent chronic osteomyelitis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.