Case Study 6
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Case Study 6
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MEXICAN STUDY ON DIABETICS WITH
WOUNDS ON THE EXTREMITIES
PATIENT #1
PATIENT: Juan Manuel is a 53 year old, Mexican male.
DIAGNOSIS: At 47 years old (1991) he was diagnosed with Diabetes.
WOUND DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: His problem began with a small cut that was infected by "black water". The wound would close, but the infection continued to spread. The ulcer continued to grow until it penetrated a hole from the sole of the foot through to the top of the foot.
PROGNOSIS PRIOR TO TREATMENT: He was scheduled for amputation above the knee.
TREATMENT: Began treatment on November 4, 1996. Within four (4) days there was evidence of granulation. When he went to the clinic for his treatment, the nurse noticed she could no longer pass gauze through the ulcer (top to bottom of the foot). The "passage" had closed. As shown in the photos, the top is completely closed and the bottom is about 95%.
TREATMENT SCHEDULE: Two 45 minute treatment each day until granulation is seen. Granulation was seen between treatment 6 and 7. Treatments were continued twice a day for an additional ten (10) days. Treatments were then continued at one (1) time per day. Healing continues and will be continued until wound is completely healed.
| Nov. 4, 1996 | Nov. 18, 1996 | |||
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| Dec. 3, 1996 | Dec. 18, 1996 | Dec. 27, 1996 | ||
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| Dec. 27, 1996 | Jan. 4, 1997 | Feb. 4, 1997 | Feb. 1997 | |
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Diabetic Extremity Wounds:
Gangrene:
Bedsores:
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