ROLE OF PLATELET DERIVED GROWTH FACTOR DRESSINGS IN DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS

Dr. LAVANYA.S; Dr. P.NAGAMANVI; Dr. P.SUBASH CHANDRA; Dr. YASWANTH KUMAR BADE

Volume : VIII, Issue : VII, July - 2019

ROLE OF PLATELET DERIVED GROWTH FACTOR DRESSINGS IN DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS

Dr. Lavanya. S, Dr. P. Nagamanvi, Dr. P. Subash Chandra, Dr. Yaswanth Kumar Bade

Abstract :

Diabetes is a common affliction in all parts of the world. Its incidence is rising in developing countries like India. Based on current trends, the International diabetes federation projects that 438 million individuals will have diabetes by the year 2030. Diabetic foot ulcers, the most common cause of chronic wounds, occur approximately in 5 to 10% of diabetic patients. The management of diabetic foot is focused primarily on avoiding amputation of lower extremities. Platelet derived growth factor PDGF is a dimeric protein. It has been shown in pre- clinical and clinical studies to promote the formation of granulation tissue and to stimulate wound healing.