Management of Diabetic Foot Without Amputation and Conservative Approach : A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Abstract:Diabetic foot is a life threatening complication of diabetes mellitus manifesting in the form of ulceration initially and later involving the entire foot including muscles, tendons and joints leading to increased disability and amputation of the affected foot. Management of a diabetic foot in poorly controlled diabetic status patient without amputation is a challenge and requires effective strategy with strict glycemic control and regular dressings to retard the rate of wound infection thus saving patient from major amputation further preventing his disability. Keywords:diabetic foot, amputation, split skin graft, debridement.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Pramod Kumar Bhatia, Dr. Anantbir Singh Lubana, Dr. Puneet Jain, Dr. Sunil Garg, Dr. Rishu Baweja, Dr. Rakesh Gautam
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