Outpatient care and morbidity reduction in diabetic foot ulcers associated with chronic pressure callus.
In a retrospective review of 233 cases of diabetic foot ulceration preceded by minor trauma, 192 ulcerations exhibited focal pressure keratosis as the preceding traumatic event. The frequency of outpatient visits and other foot care interventions were correlated with the occurrence and severity of ulceration. Patients seen more frequently in an outpatient foot clinic had less severe ulcers and were less likely to undergo surgical treatment than those with less frequent visits.
Sage
R A
RA
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, 2160 S First Ave, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.
Webster
J K
JK
Fisher
S G
SG
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002145:Callosities / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index