Case study · Infected diabetic foot ulcer with great-toe gangrene
Septic diabetic foot gangrene: surgical wound-bed preparation
Left great-toe gangrene with sepsis in a patient with type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, COPD and 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.
54-year-old male. This clinical record details an advanced infected diabetic foot ulcer in a person with several risk factors for delayed healing.
Care pathway documented in this case
- Extensive surgical wound debridement
- Proximal phalanx osteotomy
- Infection control and wound-bed preparation
Outcome & follow-up
Progress is recorded with context.
The presentation documents complete healing in 48 days, resolution of sepsis and successful limb salvage.
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.