Abstract
Wounds on the feet of diabetic patients are often labeled as "non-healing." This article discusses the basis for and the dangers of such a classification. The evidence suggests that if the foot has an adequate vascular supply and no significant infection, a plantar wound that does not heal is the result of poor treatment and/or poor compliance. Wounds that do not heal despite optimal treatment and compliance are extremely rare and need to be referred to the appropriate specialist for care.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6S-12S; discussion 13S |
Journal | Ostomy/wound management |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 3 A Suppl |
State | Published - Mar 1998 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Gastroenterology
- General Nursing
- Internal Medicine