Diabetic foot ulcers are painful,
open sores that develop on the feet of people with diabetes. If not diagnosed
and treated promptly, diabetic foot ulcers can cause extensive damage to
soft-tissue and bone that may necessitate amputation. It has been estimated that
people with diabetes have about a 15% lifetime risk for developing a foot ulcer.
According to the American Diabetic Association, from 1997 to 1999 approximately
82,000 lower-limb amputations were performed each year in people with diabetes.
The most common reason for these amputations was a diabetic foot ulcer. People
who develop diabetic foot ulcers also experience an impaired quality of life due
to reduced mobility, restricted social activities, and time lost from
work.
The chain of events leading to the development of diabetic foot ulcers
has been well-characterized and involves a variety of factors. In general, the
most common precipitating event is trauma to the foot of a person with diabetes.
Other factors that increase the risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers include
peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, and infection.
Prompt
diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers is crucial for preventing
serious complications and reducing the risk of amputation of the affected limb.
Because wound healing is impaired in people with diabetes, controlling wide
fluctuations in blood glucose levels is critical for maximizing the outcome for
patients with diabetic foot ulcers. The objectives of the management of patients
with diabetic foot ulcers include:
Obtain closure of the wound (ulcer)
Relive pressure on the foot (off-loading)
Eradication of infection
Management of ischemia
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