This is the case of a patient with extensive forefoot gangrene, extending almost till the ankle. Patient was a known diabetic and hypertensive. Complete occlusion of below knee vessels was there. Rheologic agents, silver dressing & HBOT were used to treat this patient resulting in complete closure of the wounds and salvage of the foot
15{aa9a0d9871a978a7a6dc018239ecb84ef02721e3673b0ec2e0f753f98d9b0b2b} of diabetics experience serious
DIABETIC FOOT INFECTION problems.
Foot problems from diabetics cause more economic loss and morbidity than heart diseases
A significant number of these diabetics are middle aged and are the sole breadwinners for the family.
40{aa9a0d9871a978a7a6dc018239ecb84ef02721e3673b0ec2e0f753f98d9b0b2b} of all diabetic admissions to hospitals are from foot problems.
