The Result of Total Contact Cast with High Concentrate Silver (Ag+) Coated Foam Dressing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
- Author:
J Young KIM
1
;
Jae Hyuck CHOI
;
Kyung Tai LEE
;
Ki Won YOUNG
;
Jin Su KIM
;
Jae Jun RHEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eulji Hospital, Eulji University, College of Medicine, Korea. boram20@hitel.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Diabetic foot ulcer;
Total contact cast;
Complication rate;
Silver coated foam dressing
- MeSH:
Bandages*;
Diabetic Foot*;
Pressure Ulcer;
Silver*;
Ulcer*
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2006;10(2):250-254
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The treatment of diabetic foot ulcers with total contact cast has been reported to be associated with numerous undesirable complications. This study shows that our technique of total contact casting that incorporates high concentration silver coated foam dressing. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-four diabetic foot ulcers were treated with total contact cast along with high concentration silver coated foam dressing. Complication and healing rates were evaluated. RESULTS: Eighty five percent of the ulcers healed within 6 weeks with an overall complication rate of 7%. There were only two cases (5%) of infection and no recurrent ulceration and no another site new pressure ulcer in our study. CONCLUSION: Total contact casting incorporates high concentration silver coated foam dressing resulted in fewer complications rate and healing rate that is comparable to other studies.
