Case study · Non-healing neuropathic plantar foot ulcer
Neuropathic plantar ulcer: collagen and offloading
A 3 × 4 cm plantar neuropathic foot ulcer in a person living with type 2 diabetes, with limited progress after eight weeks of conventional dressings and topical antibiotics.
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Presentation
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Clinical care
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Follow-up
Clinical context
Presentation and assessment.
68-year-old male. The supplied clinical record describes a neuropathic ulcer managed with glucose control, nutritional support and pressure reduction.
Care pathway documented in this case
- Absorbable collagen sheet applied weekly
- Offloading boot
- Glucose and nutritional support
Outcome & follow-up
Progress is recorded with context.
The presentation reports 80% area reduction in four weeks and complete closure in seven weeks.
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.
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A considered next step
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This record illustrates one patient journey. Speak with the MMC team to understand what assessment and care may be appropriate for your situation.