Aetiopathological and demographic profile of diabetic foot: a prospective cross sectional study from a tertiary hospital in South India
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20171132Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic ulcer, OsteomyletisAbstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder affecting large segment of population and is a major public health problem.
Methods: A prospective cross sectional study of 150 patients conducted in the Department of Surgery at Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
Results: Maximum numbers of patients were in the age group of 60-69. Male to female ratio is 3.04:1.50% had duration of diabetes <10 years and 50% had duration ≥10. years. 81 (54%) patients had neuropathy, 53 (35.3%) had PVD, 41 (27.3%) had history of prior foot ulcer, 70 (46.7%) had poor glycemic control (RBS >200 mg/dl) at the time of admission and 44 (29.3%) had history of smoking.
Conclusions: Most important risk factors for diabetic foot ulcers were neuropathy (54%), poor glycemic control (46.7%) and PVD (35.3%), diabetic foot requires a comprehensive management.
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