Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Myrthong Aldrin L, Gurav Shrutika, Mahankudo Suresh, Ansari Kashif F, Sawant Manasi, Lahoti Kaushal
Primary Institution: Grant Government Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, Mumbai, IND
Hypothesis
Does adjuvant hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) combined with standard wound care (SWC) improve healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers compared to SWC alone?
Conclusion
Adjuvant HBOT and SWC are more effective than SWC alone in healing diabetic foot ulcers and reducing minor amputations.
Supporting Evidence
- Both groups showed significant reduction in pain score, wound size, and inflammation at four weeks.
- The HBOT group had a greater proportion of healthy granulation tissue compared to the SWC group.
- Adjuvant HBOT led to a significantly reduced incidence of minor amputation.
Takeaway
This study found that using hyperbaric oxygen therapy along with regular wound care helps heal foot wounds in diabetes patients better than just using regular care.
Methodology
This was a prospective, randomized, controlled study involving 60 adult patients with diabetic foot ulcers, divided into two groups receiving either HBOT with SWC or SWC alone.
Limitations
The sample size was relatively small, the follow-up duration was short, and the study was conducted at a single center.
Participant Demographics
Adult patients aged 18 years or more with non-healing diabetic foot ulcers.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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