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Cost-Effective Offloading of Diabetic Foot Ulcer in a Resource-Crunch Setting: A Case Report.
Curēus 2023 December
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) pose a significant threat to people with diabetes, particularly in regions with limited healthcare resources, such as India. This case report focuses on a cost-effective offloading strategy for managing a chronic non-healing heel ulcer in a 55-year-old female with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus. While the gold standard for DFU management often involves total contact casts, this method may not be practical for all patients. Our approach involved repurposing used gloves and surgical paper tape for offloading, resulting in quick healing of the ulcer within six weeks. Achieving euglycemic status and sufficient wound debridement were key components of the treatment. This case highlights the importance of resource-efficient strategies in DFU management, especially in settings where traditional methods face practical limitations. Future research is needed to validate the efficacy of such approaches and pave the way for more accessible and effective treatments for DFUs.
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