Clinical approach to the neuroischemic ulcers in diabetic foot

Abstract

Neuroischemic diabetic foot ulcer (NDFU) is characterized by infection, ulceration of deep tissues, neurological abnormalities, and various degrees of peripheral vascular disease in the lower limbs. The patients often have multiple risk factors such as older, longer duration, cardiovascular disease. The treatment is very difficult. The prognosis depends on the severity of complications, tissue range of infections, and the peripheral vascular disease. In this article, the treatment process of an old inpatient with NDFU and severe complications was reviewed and to propose a standard pathway for its management. Key words: Neuroischemic; Diabetic foot; Foot ulcers