Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Diabetic foot ulcer is a rising health problem with rising prevalence of diabetes. It is the most important cause of non‐traumatic foot amputation. Diabetic foot ulcers are primarily due to neuropathy or ischemic and are frequently complicated by infection. Up to 85% of all diabetic foot related complications are preventable through a combination of good foot care and appropriate education for patients and health care providers. The baseline demographic data which includes age, sex, occupation, educational qualifications, habits (smoking/consumption of alcohol) and socioeconomic status were recorded. Duration of diabetes and treatment history of management of diabetes were recorded. Ulcers were scored by the below mentioned variables. Diabetic ulcer severity score (DUSS) were calculated by adding these separate scored variables to a theoretical maximum of 4. Majority of patients (48.8%) underwent debridement followed by Toe disarticulating, Ray amputation, Amputation below Ankle (39%), 6.1% of patients underwent below knee amputation and 6.1% underwent conservative management.
How to cite this article:
Vikram Nagathan, Prashant Yadahalli and Ramesh Singaraddi. Study of Incidence of Amputation in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.6.124.126
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