Some clinical characteristics and care of diabetes- induced foot ulcers
- Author:
Tran Van Khoa
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diabetes
- MeSH:
Diabetes Complications;
Foot Ulcer;
Clinical Medicine;
Diagnosis
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2005;512(5):44-46
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
With regard to biopathology, diabetes- induced foot ulcers caused by nerve pathology and artery and vessel lesions. The foot’s lesions was often easy to treat because they were small and secondly surinfection. The nerve pathology caused deformation and sensation disorders. The ulcer’s position arranged in gradual decreased order: fingers, skin area opposite the tip of foot bone, middle area of foot and heel. S.aureus and Streptococcus sp. were the two most common bacteria in surface infections. Inversely, in deep infections, bacteria often changed and combined strains. Local care had an important role in the treatment.
