The treatment of the Foot Ulcer in Hansen's Disease.
- Author:
Jong Pill KIM
1
;
Young Hoon KO
Author Information
1. Institute for Leprosy Research, Korean Hansen Welfare Association, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Foot Ulcer*;
Foot*;
Leprosy*
- From:Korean Leprosy Bulletin
2001;34(2):35-57
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Of all the complication of Hansen's disease that remain after the disease is arrested, and that prevent a return to normal well-being- life, the destruction of the feet by foot ulcer is one of the commonest and most crippling, and is one that can be prevented if early care & well treatment are taken. So many leprologists are interesting in the treatment of foot ulcer. Recently various treatments of it are introduced. The authors are reviewed & summarized about the newly presenting treatment of foot ulcer.
