Surgical Treatment of Diabetic Foot in Different Stages

Abstract

Background: Diabetic foot infection encompasses a range of infectious conditions that form a continuum of clinical manifestations. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors leading to complications in diabetic foot infections and to evaluate the outcomes of various treatment modalities for managing diabetic foot.

Subjects and Methods: A total of 100 cases were included in this study. The research focused on examining clinical presentations, management strategies, preventive measures, etiology, and surgical complications associated with foot infections in diabetic patients.

Results: Diabetic foot infections were most commonly observed in middle-aged individuals, particularly those in their 4th and 5th decades of life. The study included 50 males and 50 females. Of these, 70% were presented with diabetic foot ulcers, 20% had diabetic foot cellulitis, and 10% presented with gangrene. Surgical site infections were the most frequent complications, affecting a total of 10 patients.

Conclusion: The primary goal of surgical management for diabetic foot infections is now preservation of the foot. Treating diabetic foot infections remains challenging due to the presence of systemic diseases, compromised immune resistance, patient ignorance, poor adherence to long-term insulin therapy, and fear of surgery among some patients.