Case study · Left-foot gangrene with sepsis
Gangrene with sepsis: complex care in a high-risk diabetic foot
Left-foot gangrene with sepsis after multiple unsuccessful treatments, in the context of poorly controlled diabetes, grade 3 hypertension and stage 3 chronic kidney disease.
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Presentation
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Clinical care
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Follow-up
Clinical context
Presentation and assessment.
58-year-old female. This was a high-risk infected diabetic foot with a risk of progression to higher-level amputation.
Care pathway documented in this case
- Osteotomy with extensive wound debridement
- Advanced collagen-based wound therapy
- Close clinical follow-up
Outcome & follow-up
Progress is recorded with context.
The presentation documents complete wound healing in 28 days and a reduction in higher-level amputation risk.
This is a consent-led clinical record. Individual treatment pathways and outcomes vary for every patient.
A qualified clinician must assess an individual wound, circulation, sensation and infection risk before recommending care.
Clinical image record
The documented care journey.
Images are shown as part of the clinical record and should be viewed with respect for patient privacy and context.
A considered next step
Every case needs its own assessment and plan.
This record illustrates one patient journey. Speak with the MMC team to understand what assessment and care may be appropriate for your situation.