Our Experience of Diabetic Foot, Evaluation and Management according to Wagner’s Classification
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medicine surgery and Radiology - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: The most important complication in diabetic patients are Diabetic foot which represents a major medical, social and economic problem worldwide that significantly influence the diabetic patients quality of life. The most common method for the management and evaluation of diabetic foot and ulcers has been assessed by Wagner’s classification. In this present study we used Wagner’s classification for evaluation and management of diabetic foot patients. Material and Methods: This was a prospective study was conducted by General surgery department, ASRAM Medical College, Eluru between December 2016 to December 2017. All cases diagnosed with diabetic foot were selected to inpatients of ASRAM Hospital, Eluru. Results: Age group of 41-60 years and above 61 years showing the risk of diabetic foot ulcers in this study. In gender, males are more affected (72%) than females (38%) and most common age group fall in 41-60 years for both males and females. Neuropathy may influence the diabetic foot ulcers irrespective of gender. Nature of lesions showed that Deep thickness ulcers were higher in this study 36% followed by others. Wagner’s classification showed Grade II is more prevalent in this study. Conclusion: Glycaemic control and proper foot care, education about diabetic foot are key factors for better out come and quality of life.
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A. Tyagi, G. Hari Prasad
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