Using amniotic membrane allografts in the treatment of neuropathic foot ulcers.
Neuropathic foot ulcers are a common complication in patients with diabetes. These ulcers are often slow to heal and can lead to infection, further tissue destruction, osteomyelitis, and amputation. These patients pose a challenge to clinicians who must determine the best treatment options while balancing the risks, benefits, and costs. Conservative therapies often present disappointing results, and a number of newer "biologic bandages" have been developed to better assist the healing process. We describe results from diabetic patients with neuropathic foot ulcers treated with a new amniotic membrane-based allograft.
Foot and Ankle of West Georgia, Columbus, GA.
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D000368:Aged; D064591:Allografts; D000650:Amnion; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014945:Wound Healing