慢性创面基础知识.pptVIP

Diabetic Foot UlcersDiabetes results in a narrowing of the small arteries which can cause ulcers. This narrowing cannot be resolved, but it can be prevented by careful glucose control. Diabetes also causes peripheral neuropathy and the loss of sensation, especially sharp/dull discrimination, in the legs and feet. For this reason, injuries to the feet may go unnoticed and can progress into serious wounds. In addition, peripheral neuropathy can cause deformity of the foot (Charcot foot deformity) because of inappropriate stresses being placed on the bones, resulting in microfractures; this defo