Intralesional Injection of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Effective Regeneration Therapy: A Case Report of Chronic Wagner Grade 2 Diabetic Foot Ulcer
10.14193/jkfas.2022.26.4.187
- Author:
Moon Hee KIM
1
Author Information
1. GC iMED Gang-Nam Clinic, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2022;26(4):187-191
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The author experienced a case of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) affecting the recovery of a chronic neuropathic diabetic foot ulcer combined with infection. A 65-year-aged male with uncontrolled diabetes presented with a Wagner grade 2 diabetic foot ulcer on his left forefoot of more than 2 weeks duration. Osteomyelitis, gangrene, and ischemia requiring acute intervention were absent. Although infection was controlled to a moderate degree, wound healing was unsatisfactory following surgical debridement and simple dressing. Therefore, intralesional autologous PRP injection was performed 5 times as an adjuvant regeneration therapy, and the recalcitrant ulcer healed in 3 months. Intralesional PRP injections are worthwhile as they promote wound regeneration, are evidence-based, safe, and can be easily performed in ambulatory care facilities.
