A clinical study of platelet rich plasma versus conventional dressing in management of diabetic foot ulcers

Authors

  • Nithyaraj Prakasam Department of General Surgery, ACS Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Prabakar M.S. Department of General Surgery, ACS Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Reshma S. Department of General Surgery, ACS Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Loganathan K. Department of General Surgery, ACS Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Senguttuvan K. Department of General Surgery, ACS Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20184069

Keywords:

Conventional ordinary dressing, Diabetic foot ulcer, Healing outcomes, Platelet-rich plasma

Abstract

Background: Diabetic foot ulcers continue to pose significant global issue despite the advances made in the management of diabetes. It causes major foot complications if they are not addressed properly. It needs multidisciplinary approach for its care. While several advancements has taken place in wound care management, platelet rich plasma and stem cell therapy promises to offer a new hope in its management, aiding in cellular and tissue regeneration. The purpose of the present study was to compare Platelet-Rich Plasma versus conventional dressing in the management of diabetic foot ulcers.

Methods: This prospective study was focused on 20 diabetic foot ulcers, carried out in a surgical unit of ACS Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from January 2018 to June 2018. Patients were divided into two groups; Group A received conventional ordinary dressing (N=10, 50%) and Group B received PRP dressing (N = 10, 50%). The mean follow-up period was 8 weeks.

Results: The estimated time of wound healing was 8 weeks and healing was found to be more effective for patients in group B compared to patients in group A; the PRP group was found to be more effective in wound healing with fewer complications, less infection, exudates and pain.

Conclusions: There have been considerable advances in the use of PRP in therapeutic processes in recent years in tissue regeneration therapy. PRP is a powerful tool for the treatment of chronic wounds and very promising for diabetic foot wounds; PRP enables healing, and reduces amputation rates, infection and exudates.

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2018-09-25

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