• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.78-81
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• 2018

This paper presents a case of an early malignant transformation of untreated ulcers in a patient with diabetes. This case shows that Marjolin's ulcer can occur not only after chronic injury, but can also develop in the early stages after the onset. Hence, an early biopsy for diabetic foot ulcers that fail to heal with acute treatment can enable an earlier diagnosis and treatment without amputation, resulting in a better quality of life for the patient.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.491-494
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• 2008

Purpose: When deciding a treatment plan in diabetic foot ulcer patients, predicting a possibility of healing wounds is important since not a few patients have poor general condition to get successful wound healing. This study was planned to find out if a serum collagen level can be used as a predictor for healing wounds in diabetic foot patients. Methods: Fifty-seven patients, who visited our clinic from January to June, 2007 for treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, were included in this study. Serum levels of type I collagen were checked using carboxy terminal type I propeptide kits. Simultaneously serum levels of vitamin C and iron, cofactors of collagen synthesis, were checked. The patients were divided into two groups; a group of successfully healed wounds and the other of unhealed wounds. Serum levels of the parameters were compared between the 2 groups. Results: The serum level of collagen was $197.65{\pm}86.26ng/ml$ in a healed group and $87.91{\pm}28.76ng/ml$ in the unhealed group(p<0.05). The serum iron and vitamin C levels were did not show significant differences. Conclusion: The serum collagen level may predict healing or nonhealing wounds in diabetic foot ulcers.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.26-30
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• 2005

Purpose: To evaluate the precipitating factors of amputation as initial treatment in diabetic foot patients. Materials and Methods: Between March, 1994 and February 2003, 41 cases (37 patients) diabetic foot patients who had diabetic ulcer, pyogenic inflammation and gangrene and followed up over 1 year were collected. Among them, We evaluate the precipitating factors of amputation for average 39.6months (12-118months). Results: Among many factors, Wagner classification, pulse volume recording of toes, Ankle-Brachial Index and Albumin level are statistically significant in amputation patients. Conclusion: In determining the amputation of diabetic foot as initial treatment, the trauma history, circulation of foot and serum albumin level are important precipitating factors. So the education about preventing even minor trauma and maintaining good nutrition state decrease the amputation rate in diabetic foot patients.

• 성인간호학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.222-232
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• 2004

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the change in foot care knowledge, self care behavior, and physiologic indexes after foot reflexomassage education program, and the related factors. Method: Data were collected from 20 patients who were visited out patients clinic. The change and difference were analyzed with non-parametric statistics. Result: There were significant differences in foot care knowledge(P=.001), self care behavior(P=.000), dosalis pedis blood flow volume (P=.011), skin temperature of foot(P=.001), dorsalis pedis pulse(P=.000), capillary filling time of foot (P=.000) between pre and post. The level of changes of foot care knowledge was significant differences according to admission experience (P=.049), and negative related to systolic blood pressure(P=.028). The level of changes of self care behavior was related to age(P=.049), that of dosalis pedis blood flow was significant difference according to smoking(P=.042), that of skin temperatureof foot(P=.002) and dosalis pedis pulse(P=.038) were significant difference according to weight. The level of changes of capillary filling time of foot was related to diagnosis period(P=.014). Conclusion: Foot-Reflexo-Massage education program is an effective nursing intervention to promote foot care in diabetic patients. And the related factors can be recommended for the management of diabetic patients.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.548-554
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• 2009

Purpose: To evaluate clinical efficacy and safety of hyaluronic acid based autologous dermal fibroblasts (Hyalograft 3D) in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. Methods: A total of 28 patients with diabetic ulcers were randomized to either the control group with nonadherent foam dressings(n=14) or the treatment group with autologous tissue - engineered grafts(n=14). Weekly assessment contained vital sign checks, ulcer size measurements, and wound photos. At 12th week, percentages of complete wound healing and mean healing times were compared. Safety was also monitored by adverse events. Results: Complete wound healing was achieved in 84.6% of the treatment group and 23.1% of the control group (p<0.005). The mean times of closures for the treatment versus control groups were 6.1 weeks and 10.9 weeks, respectively. No adverse events related to the study treatment occurred. Conclusion: The use of hyaluronic acid based autologous fibroblast grafts was found to be a safe and effective treatment for diabetic foot ulcers.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.30-34
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• 2023

Diabetic foot wounds have a significant effect on the health-related quality of life of patients. As diabetic foot wounds are usually chronic and recurrent, it is possible that they can lead to skin malignancies. Several factors can make it difficult to make an early and accurate diagnosis of skin malignancies of the foot in patients with diabetes mellitus. Even though the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and diabetic foot wounds is increasing, currently there are no guidelines for the biopsy of diabetic foot wounds. We have evolved a criterion for the above based on six cases of diabetic foot wounds with concomitant skin malignancies. We recommend that clinicians should broadly consider implementing this criterion when managing patients with diabetic foot wounds.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.48-53
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• 2022

The current SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been a particular challenge for diabetes patients. Since these patients are at a higher risk of COVID-19, they have been prioritized for vaccination. In this report, we describe the case of a patient scheduled for diabetic foot amputation who received the first dose of ChAdOx1 nCov-19 vaccine and subsequently developed severe purpura in his genitalia and both of his hands and feet, accompanied by acute renal failure. The operation had to be postponed as severe limb purpura appeared just before the operation. With adequate management for acute renal failure and topical steroid application for the severe purpura lesions, a successful outcome could be obtained after the delayed first ray amputation. We recommend that COVID-19 vaccination should be carefully administered in patients with a diabetic foot requiring amputation.

• 전자공학회논문지SC
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2007

당뇨병성 신경병증은 당뇨병성 신증, 당뇨병성 망막병증과 함께 당뇨병의 가장 흔한 합병증 중의 하나로 임상에서는 신경전도검사(nerve conduction velocity: NCV)를 실시하여 신경병증의 유무를 진단한다. 그러나 신경전도검사는 피부에 직접적으로 최대 100mA의 전기자극을 가하므로 피검자가 놀라거나 고통을 호소하는 경우가 많다. 본 논문에서는 $TcpO_2$를 이용하여 비관혈적으로 신경병증이 있는 그룹과 정상인 그룹 간의 $TcpO_2$와 $SpO_2$의 차이를 확인하고, $TcpO_2$와 $SpO_2$가 어떠한 관계인지 살펴보았다. 또한 $TcpO_2$ 측정방법을 당뇨병성 신경병증의 새로운 조기 진단 방법으로 제안하고자 하였다. 실험은 정상인 50명과 NCV를 통해 신경병증으로 확진 받은 당뇨병 환자 50명을 대상으로 하였으며, 분석 파라미터는 $TcpO_2$, $TcpCO_2$, $SpO_2$이었다. 측정결과 $TcpO_2$는 정상인과 당뇨병성 신경병증 환자 그룹 간에 손과 발에서 모두 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.01). $SpO_2$는 검지에서는 정상인과 당뇨병성 신경병증 환자 간에 통계적으로 차이가 없었지만(p>0.05), 엄지발가락에서는 유의한 차이가 있었다(p<0.01). 손가락의 $SpO_2$와 손의 $TcpO_2$는 상관관계가 0.400(p<0.01), 발가락의 $SpO_2$와 발의 $TcpO_2$는 0.471(p<0.01)로 통계적으로 유의한 상관관계를 발견하였다. 정상인과 당뇨병성 신경병증 환자 그룹 간에 손과 발의 $TcpO_2$ 방법의 민감도는 66%, 특이도는 92%로 나타났다. 본 연구를 통해서 $TcpO_2$ 방법이 신경병증의 유무를 확인할 수 있는 사전검사 도구로 사용이 가능할 수 있으며, 주기적인 $TcpO_2$ 검사를 통해 혈관폐색과 신경병증을 조기에 발견할 수 있어 당뇨병으로 인한 혈관폐색과 신경병증을 조기에 진단 할 수 있는 유용한 방법이 될 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.52-57
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• 2004

Purpose: We evaluated the effect of nerve decompression for restoration of plantar sweating and sensation in diabetic neuropathic feet, and we selected diabetic neuropathic patients with the possibility of overlying entrapmental neuropathy. Materials and Methods: From June 2002 to May 2003, we have investigated and follow-up examed 10 patients with diabetic neuropathic feet, with decreased sensation in their lower limb, who underwent peripheral nerve decompression. The surgical procedure was multiple neurolysis of the common peroneal nerve, posterior tibial nerve and its three branches of one limb. We compared the operated limb with the opposite, unoperated limb. We performed history taking, physical examination, sweat secretion test, touch sensory test using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments and electrodiagnostic study, pre-operatively and post-operatively. Results: On 6 months after the operation, the post-operative tests showed that there were noticeable improvements to sensation, statistically (P<0.05), but there was no change in the sweat secretion test. According to the Cseuz criteria, 7 patients out of the 10 patients who received the multiple neurolysis showed excellent or good results. Conclusion: We observed that the peripheral nerve neurolysis could be benefit for improving sensation and alleviating pain of the diabetic neuropathic feet with nerve entrapmental symptoms, but there was no change in the sweat secretion on short-term follow-up. To identify whether the effect will be continued or not, additional follow-up will be required.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.209-214
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• 2013

Purpose: To evaluate correlation between the clinical results and causative bacteria in diabetic foot patients with lower extremity amputation. Materials and Methods: One hundred twenty nine patients(131 feet) of diabetic foot amputations were followed for more than one year. Wound cultures were done by deep tissue or bone debris at first visit to our clinics. Retrospective analysis was performed using chart review and interview with the patients. Depending on the culture result, level of amputation, reinfection, duration of treatment, death rate, patient satisfaction and admission dates were evaluated. Results: Microorganisms were confirmed in 114 cases. In the other 17 cases, there were no cultured microorganisms. In bacterial growth group, Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus was the most common pathogen and accounted for 34 cases. As other common pathogens, there were Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(24 cases) and mixed infection(14 cases). Mortality is no difference in each infected group. Mixed bacterial infected patients have higher reinfection, longer hospital day and duration of treatment, but there is no difference in patients satisfaction and pain at last follow up. Conclusion: The most common pathogen in diabetic foot patients with lower extremity amputation was Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus, and mixed bacterial infected patients have higher reinfection rate, longer admission date and duration of treatment than other bacterial infected patients.