Early results of an orthoplastic multidisciplinary approach to diabetic foot ulcer soft tissue reconstruction.

IF 1.5 4区医学 Q3 DERMATOLOGY

Journal of wound care Pub Date : 2024-12-02 DOI:10.12968/jowc.2023.0008

Coeway Boulder Thng, Keng Lin Wong, Allen Wei-Jiat Wong, Khong Yik Chew, Kimberley Leow, Leon Timothy Charles Alvis, Sum Leong, Farah Gillan Irani, Wenxian Png, Eric Wei Liang Cher, Zhongzheng Ma, Mardiana Binte Moksin, Merng Koon Wong, Pearlie Woon Woon Tan, Yee Onn Kok, Jiajun Feng

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Abstract

Objective: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a common complication in patients with diabetes. With current treatment, only two-thirds of patients heal, with a median duration of 3-6 months. Hard-to-heal DFUs are a major source of morbidity and mortality. Improving wound healing via soft tissue reconstruction may be the key to improving clinical outcomes. Thus, the Diabetic Limb Salvage (DLS) service in Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, was established to provide patients with a streamlined, one-stop, comprehensive service dedicated to DFU soft tissue reconstruction. The reconstruction was carried out using secondary closure, skin grafting, local flaps or free flaps, depending on the severity of the wound and patient suitability. This study aims to audit the early outcomes of the DLS service.

Method: Patients with DFUs treated by the DLS service were compared with patients with DFUs treated prior to the launch of the DLS service (control). Outcomes including major and minor amputation rates, wound healing rate, mortality and DFU recurrence rates were analysed statistically.

Results: A total of 103 patients took part in the study (50 in the DLS service cohort and 50 in the control cohort). There was no significant difference in demographics, comorbidities and wound profiles between the two cohorts. All (100%) patients in the DLS service cohort received soft tissue reconstruction versus only 13% in the control group. The DLS service cohort had a significantly higher healing rate (96% versus 68%, respectively), shorter healing duration (77±30 days versus 111±43 days, respectively), reduced major amputation rate (0% versus 9%, respectively), and reduced recurrence rate (6% versus 25%, respectively) compared with the control cohort within the one-year follow-up.

Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that an orthoplastic multidisciplinary approach focused on DFU soft tissue reconstruction improved wound healing rates, shortened healing duration and, as a result, lowered amputation rates and reduced recurrence.

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Journal of wound care DERMATOLOGY-

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2.90

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215

期刊介绍： Journal of Wound Care (JWC) is the definitive wound-care journal and the leading source of up-to-date research and clinical information on everything related to tissue viability. The journal was first launched in 1992 and aimed at catering to the needs of the multidisciplinary team. Published monthly, the journal’s international audience includes nurses, doctors and researchers specialising in wound management and tissue viability, as well as generalists wishing to enhance their practice. In addition to cutting edge and state-of-the-art research and practice articles, JWC also covers topics related to wound-care management, education and novel therapies, as well as JWC cases supplements, a supplement dedicated solely to case reports and case series in wound care. All articles are rigorously peer-reviewed by a panel of international experts, comprised of clinicians, nurses and researchers. Specifically, JWC publishes: High quality evidence on all aspects of wound care, including leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, the diabetic foot, burns, surgical wounds, wound infection and more The latest developments and innovations in wound care through both preclinical and preliminary clinical trials of potential new treatments worldwide In-depth prospective studies of new treatment applications, as well as high-level research evidence on existing treatments Clinical case studies providing information on how to deal with complex wounds Comprehensive literature reviews on current concepts and practice, including cost-effectiveness Updates on the activities of wound care societies around the world.