TY - JOUR
T1 - Topical and biologic therapies for diabetic foot ulcers
AU - Richmond, Nicholas A.
AU - Vivas, Alejandra C.
AU - Kirsner, Robert S.
PY - 2013/9
Y1 - 2013/9
N2 - Achieving healing in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) can be difficult, and despite the implementation of standard of care measures, healing rates remain unsatisfactory. The best management strategy to achieve more successful outcomes and avoid amputations is to perform a systematic approach. This includes offloading of the affected foot, infection control, correction of arterial disease and good wound care. Here the different topical and biologic therapies used in the management of DFUs to achieve a balanced, healthy, and pro-healing state, prevent limb loss, and improve quality of life for patients are reviewed.
AB - Achieving healing in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) can be difficult, and despite the implementation of standard of care measures, healing rates remain unsatisfactory. The best management strategy to achieve more successful outcomes and avoid amputations is to perform a systematic approach. This includes offloading of the affected foot, infection control, correction of arterial disease and good wound care. Here the different topical and biologic therapies used in the management of DFUs to achieve a balanced, healthy, and pro-healing state, prevent limb loss, and improve quality of life for patients are reviewed.
KW - Biologic therapies
KW - Diabetic foot ulcers
KW - Topical antiseptics
KW - Wound care
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U2 - 10.1016/j.mcna.2013.03.014
DO - 10.1016/j.mcna.2013.03.014
M3 - Review article
C2 - 23992899
AN - SCOPUS:84883240776
VL - 97
SP - 883
EP - 898
JO - Medical Clinics of North America
JF - Medical Clinics of North America
SN - 0025-7125
IS - 5
ER -
