Case Study 6
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Case Study 6
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MEXICAN STUDY ON DIABETICS WITH
WOUNDS ON THE EXTREMITIES
PATIENT #2
PATIENT: Jose Luis Mendoza is a 62 year old, Mexican male.
DIAGNOSIS: Type II, adult-on-set Diabetic.
HISTORY/WOUND DESCRIPTION: Patient has had two toes amputated. The ulcer is on the heel of his right foot. As seen in the picture, his entire foot is effected by lack of circulation. His heel shows signs of callusing due to supporting his entire weight on the back of his heel.
TREATMENT: Began treatment on November 13, 1996. Granulation was seen within three (3) days. Treatments were given twice a day, 45 minutes each treatment. After granulation was seen, treatment was continued for and additional ten (10) days. At completion of the ten days, he was started on once a day treatments. The goal is to bring the level of the wound to the level of the foot. Doctors are considering removing the callous from the heel now that the circulation is sufficiently improved and there is less danger of problems in healing. On January 6, the wound has been reduced approximately 60%.
| November 22, 1996 | January 6, 1997 |
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Diabetic Extremity Wounds:
Gangrene:
Bedsores:
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