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. 2024 Jul 22;16(7):e65095.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.65095. eCollection 2024 Jul.

Evolving Trends in the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Narrative Review

Omo A Ogbeide  1 , Stephanie I Okeleke  2 , Joy C Okorie  3 , Jagshak Mandong  4 , Adetayo Ajiboye  5 , Oluseyi O Olawale  6 , Fuseina Salifu  7
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Evolving Trends in the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Narrative Review

Omo A Ogbeide et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

The prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) is projected to increase worldwide, which necessitates a review of the current management principles and the development of new approaches to care. The principles of management involve proper glycemic control, infection control, pressure redistribution, wound care debridement, and revascularization. Other modalities of management, such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and negative wound pressure therapy, are also being explored. While some aspects of DFU care lack high-quality evidence, a multidisciplinary approach incorporating these evolving trends has the potential to improve outcomes and prevent lower extremity amputations in this challenging condition. This review highlights the need for further research to establish definitive treatment protocols for optimal DFU management.

Keywords: dfu (diabetic foot ulcer); diabete mellitus; maggot debridement therapy; negative pressure wound therapy; pad (peripheral artery disease); type 2 diabetes mellitus (dm).

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Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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