Analysis of follow-up of fifty cases of diabetic foot syndrome with recurrent ulcers.

Dr A. P. SELVAM; Dr  S. NITHYARAJ PRAKASAM; Prof Dr K. LOGANATHAN; Dr L. DHANRAJ; Dr S. Ashok

Volume : V, Issue : XI, November - 2016

Analysis of follow-up of fifty cases of diabetic foot syndrome with recurrent ulcers.

Dr A. P. Selvam, Dr S. Nithyaraj Prakasam, Prof Dr K. Loganathan, Dr L. Dhanraj, Dr S. Ashok

Abstract :

Aim: The objective of the study was to evaluate the causes for recurrence of diabetic foot ulcers. Methodology: This study was conducted at ACS Medical College Hospital, Chennai. Sample of fifty diabetic foot patients who were cured from foot ulcers; during July 2014 – December 2015; were reviewed and the ulcer free period was analysed. Result: The patients with good glycemic control and proper foot care are free from recurrent ulcer for longer duration of time