An integrated approach for the management of diabetic foot ulcer: a case report

J Complement Integr Med. 2019 Jul 30;16(3):/j/jcim.2019.16.issue-3/jcim-2018-0126/jcim-2018-0126.xml. doi: 10.1515/jcim-2018-0126.

Abstract

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are the results of the combined effects of diabetes-related vascular disease and neuropathy. DFUs are responsible for more hospitalizations than any other complication of diabetes. It can impair patients' quality of life and affect social participation and livelihood. It is one of the big challenges for podiatric surgeons to salvage the foot upto optimum. A case of DFU of a patient of 70 years of age with repeated history of Ray's Amputation was managed by an integrated approach (Ayurveda and Allopathy medications and procedures).

Keywords: Ayurveda; Ray’s Amputation; diabetic foot ulcer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Diabetic Foot / psychology
  • Diabetic Foot / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Quality of Life