Diabetic foot
diabetic foot
“Diabetic foot” is a major complication of long-standing diabetes. It effects up to 25% diabetics during their lifetime. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Worldwide around 1 million amputations are performed each year as a consequence of diabetes.
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What is role of Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon in diabetic foot?
Plastic surgeon helps in promoting healing, preservation of form, function and helps in prevention of recurrence by
PRP Therapy
NPWT (Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) dressings
Temporary skin substitutes
Reconstruction and coverage by flaps or grafts.
What are the major causes of diabetic foot?
What is the treatment for diabetic foot?
What is the burden of disease?
Nearly 35% of all hospital admissions in general are in diabetic clinics. Nearly 80% of all non-traumatic amputations of lower limb are in diabetic patients.
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Autologous PRP(Platelet Rich Plasma) is safe and cost-effective method for treating diabetic foot ulcers. It speeds up healing process by supplying growth factors and lowering inflammation. It is used along with other treatment modalities for treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.
NPWT(Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) dressing is one of the adjunctive treatmentsfor managing diabetic foot ulcers. It increases rate of wound healing, reduce the rate of amputation. It has effect in improving wound drainage, enhancing perfusion and promoting the growth of healthy granulation tissue.