Clinical study on Tangshukang liquid on diabetic foot amputation rate

VernacularTitle:唐舒康液对糖尿病足截肢率的影响
Author: Zhiqiang Lü
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Traditional Chinese medical preparation; Diabetic foot; Amputation rate
From: International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(6):509-510
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the effects of Tangshukang liquid on the rate of diabetic foot amputation.Methods 80 patients with diabetic foot were divided into two groups (40 ones in each group) by single-blind method. On the basis of conventional treatment of controlling blood glucose, preventing infection, improving microcirculation and carrying out partial debridement for both groups, the treatment group was applied Tangshukang liquid (homemade) externally, and the control group was applied gauze of mixture liquid (gentamiycin+654-2+insulin) externally. Both groups were treated with 4 therapeutic courses (30 days equal one therapeutic course). Therapeutic effects were observed after the treatment. Results Amputation rate of diabetic foot was significantly reduced in the treatment group, especially the patients with wet gangrene.Conclusion Tangshukang Liquid can significantly reduce the amputation rate of diabetic foot and has good effect on diabetic foot with wet gangrene.