DIABETIC FOOT ULCER, RISK FACTORS AND MANAGEMENT: A LITERATURE REVIEW.

Authors

  • Nasrullah Aamir1, Niaz Hussain keerio2, Nuresh kumar Valecha3, Gulshan Ali Memon4, Mir Tahir Hussain Talpur5, Bashir Ahmed Khuhro6.

Keywords:

Key words: Diabetes mellitus, Wound management, Diabetic foot ulcer, wound dressing, offloading, wound debridement, growth factor

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a rapidly rising disease worldwide. It has many complications affecting the overall health status of diabetic individuals as well as their life quality. Peripheral vascular and neuropathy are among the devastating complications of diabetes. They result in diabetic foot ulcer development. This should be prevented initially by preventative strategies which include annual screening of diabetic foot and patient’s education of self-care. When ulcers happen, different approaches could be taken to manage patients. This review article spots light on different management methods to treat diabetic foot ulcers.

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Published

2020-09-30

How to Cite

Nasrullah Aamir1, Niaz Hussain keerio2, Nuresh kumar Valecha3, Gulshan Ali Memon4, Mir Tahir Hussain Talpur5, Bashir Ahmed Khuhro6. (2020). DIABETIC FOOT ULCER, RISK FACTORS AND MANAGEMENT: A LITERATURE REVIEW . Journal of Peoples University of Medical &Amp; Health Sciences Nawabshah. (JPUMHS), 10(3). Retrieved from http://publication.pumhs.edu.pk/index.php/ojs/article/view/382

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2020): July - September 2020

Section

Articles