Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in India

Dr. Zwalitha Singampalli; Dr. Kalyan Kumar Challagali; Dr. Jeevan V; Dr. Kereena Chukka

Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

Clinical Characteristics and Surgical Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in India

Dr. Zwalitha Singampalli, Dr. Kalyan Kumar Challagali, Dr. Jeevan V, Dr. Kereena Chukka

Abstract :

The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus is increasing worldwide. India ranks second in the world with more than 61 million cases with diabetes. Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the most common and deadest complications of diabetes and it contributes not only morbidity, amputation and increased health–care costs but also to mortality. The aim of the present study is to evaluate various modes of presentation, complications, modalities of treatment and treatment outcome in cases with diabetic foot ulcer to show how early intervention and proper bedside medical attention will improve outcome. Regular foot–care examinations, including deidement of calluses and ingrowing toe nails, early identification and intervention of ulcer complications provide an opportunity to improve outcome.