Role of Plastic Surgery in the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Authors

  • Most Afroza Nazneen Associate Professor and Head, Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
  • Mohammad Ali Choudhury Junior Consultant, Department of Anesthesia, Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/taj.v36i1.68283

Keywords:

Diabetic foot, ulcers, diabetes, plastic surgery

Abstract

This article introduces plastic surgeons' various roles in managing diabetic foot ulcers. The role of plastic surgeons is multidimensional and, of course, challenging. Sometimes, the healing process of diabetic ulcer is as simple as only adequate wound care. Sometimes, the ulcer needs reconstruction through a skin graft or flap coverage. Unfortunately, some patients need amputation or disarticulation. Again, plastic surgeons are maximizing patients' future movement ability in the case of amputation. Thus, an experienced plastic surgeon can provide an optimum lifestyle to the diabetic patient.

TAJ 2022; 36: No-1: 55-61

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Published

2023-08-24

How to Cite

Nazneen, M. A. ., & Choudhury, M. A. . (2023). Role of Plastic Surgery in the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer. TAJ: Journal of Teachers Association, 36(1), 55–61. https://doi.org/10.3329/taj.v36i1.68283

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Original Articles