scholarly journals Diabetic foot ulcer: a clinical study

2016 ◽  
pp. 2098-2103
Author(s):  
Aymen Khan ◽  
Suraj Singh ◽  
Vasundhara Singh ◽  
Shadma Khan
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Wound-healing potential of Nimbadi Kalka in diabetic foot ulcer: a clinical study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Rabinarayan Tripathy ◽  
SaranyaV Nair ◽  
Vivek Lakshman ◽  
Shaithya Raj ◽  
SusmitaPriyadarshinee Otta
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Clinical Study ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcer

A Clinical Study on Diabetic Foot Ulcer

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 621-624
Author(s):  
Raghunath Mohapatra ◽  
◽  
Dasarathi Murmu ◽  
Alok Mohanty ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcer

A Clinical Study on Vrana Shodhana Action of Gomutra Arka in Dushtavrana w.s.r. to Diabetic Foot Ulcer

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (06) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mrudul Mohan ◽  
Sanjay Sharma ◽  
Shyam Prasad M. ◽  
Rajneesh V. Giri ◽  
Gururaja D.
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcer ◽  
Wound Healing Process ◽  
Surrounding Area ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Context: The diabetic foot ulcer, being chronic in nature involves various tissues, it can be considered as Dushtavrana in Ayurveda. Proper Care for diabetic foot with medication and procedures that has hastened the healing process with less complication is the need of the hour. Aim: To evaluate the Vrana Shodhana action of Gomutra Arka in Dushtavrana w.s.r. to diabetic foot ulcers. Settings and Design: It is a clinical study with pre-test and post-test design. Total number of patient’s taken for the study was 40 excluding dropouts. The patients selected for the study were divided in to 2 groups, Group-A and Group-B, consisting of 20 patients each. Materials and Methods: The wound is examined, exudates, debris, slough were removed, the surrounding area was cleaned and pad soaked in Gomutra Arka was placed and wound dressing was done once in a day. Duration of study was 45 days or till the formation of granulation tissue whichever is earlier, assessment was done every 7 days. For healing Jatyadi Taila was applied after the Shodhana Kriya with Gomutra Arka. Conclusion: Gomutra Arka was having good results in reducing burning sensation, itching, smell, size, depth, discharge, edge, floor and presence of granulation tissues compared to Betadine. Both drugs have equal effect in reducing pain. Both drugs have Shodhana, Lekhana properties, hastens the wound healing process which helps in reduction of wound size. It can be concluded that Gomutra Arka application is effective in all types of Diabetic foot ulcer by their faster, effective Shodhana, Lekhana, Vedana Shamaka, Kandu Shamaka, Daha Shamaka properties compared to Betadine.

scholarly journals A clinical study of the risk factors leading to complication in diabetic foot ulcer

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-19
Author(s):  
Dr. Biram Chand Mewara ◽  
Dr. Yogi Raj Nainpuriya ◽  
Dr. Mahendra Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Clinical Study ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcer

STUDY OF SURGICAL MANAGEMENT AND COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCER

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Devi Das Verma ◽  
Dr. Anil Kumar Saxena
Keyword(s):  
Health Problem ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcer ◽  
World Health ◽  
Foot Ulcers ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Split Skin Grafting ◽  
Foot Problems

Introduction:  Diabetes is one of the most prevalent metabolic chronic diseases due to the imbalance production of insulin. One of the studies reported that in 2010 worldwide 285 million adults had diabetes and this figure may be increase to 439 million by the year 2030. Globally Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) constitute major health problem in people that significantly contribute to morbidity and mortality in diabetes patients. Approximate 1.0% to 4.1% of the annual population-based incidences of a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) were reported. Due to this the lifetime may be as high as 25%. In Asian countries diabetic foot ulcer are major problems which are different from European countries or developing countries.  From many studies reported diabetic foot problems in India are infectious and neuropathic in nature as compared to developed countries. According to World Health Organization (WHO) diabetic foot is defined as lower limb of a diabetic patient characterized by infection, potential risk of pathologic consequences ulceration or destruction of deep tissues associated with neurological abnormalities, various changes in peripheral neuropathy vasculopathy and superimposed infection that are mainly responsible foot ulceration. Ulcers are one kind of abscess which is difficult to treat because of poor wound healing that result from a combination of neuropathy, ischemia and hyperglycemia.  Aim: The main objective was to study the outcome of treatment modalities and it’s relating factors to complication in diabetic foot ulcer.  Material and method:  Total 60 diabetic foot ulcer patients with the age range from 20 to 70 years were included.  From all the patients’ detailed past and present history were recorded.  For all the patients, general, physical and local and systemic examinations were also done. Detail   laboratory examination like Fasting and Post Prandial Blood sugar levels, blood count, ECG, ESR, complete urine examination for the presence of ketone bodies and sugar, x-ray as well as culture and sensitivity of the discharge from ulcer were also done. Patients were treated with various treatment methods like conservative treatment, split skin grafting and amputation. Result: In this study male patients were more in proportion as compared to female. This study showed that maximum with the age group 14 -50 (43.3%) years old followed by 18.3% in 31-40 years old, 16.7% in 61-70 years old.  6.7% showed the least age group as 20 -30 years old.  Out of total 60 patients, 38.3% of the patients showed diabetic ulcer foot which was more whereas 15% showed diabetic gangrene foot which was least. 25% showed diabetic cellulites foot and 21.7% showed as diabetic abscess foot.  Conclusion: Globally as diabetes mellitus cases are increasing and it became rapidly the public health problem. This may be due to burden on economy, health system and on society to manage the diabetic foot problems. Diabetic foot management guidelines must be made into our practice protocols which may preventing limb loss, and decrease mortality and increase the quality of life of the patient. Hence for this it is only possible with the help of foot care education and health care workers.  Hence, foot infection is to put first and care for it like hands. Keywords: Diabetes, foot ulcers, infections, amputations.

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