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Diabetic foot debridement is the procedure done to remove the necrotic tissue, foreign particles, callus, microorganisms (mostly bacterial), and wound edge from a chronic foot ulcer if you are suffering from uncontrolled diabetes. Foot ulcers are a common complication of diabetes (increased blood sugar levels in the body) that cannot be managed through conservative methods like diet, exercise, and insulin (a hormone created by your pancreas that controls the amount of sugar/glucose in your bloodstream) treatment.
Debridement is a procedure of complete removal of dead (necrotic) tissue, foreign debris, and callus (a rough, thickened area of the skin that occurs due to repeated pressure to an area of skin) from chronic (long-lasting) wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetic foot is the most common complication of diabetes that occurs due to a disturbance in the natural wound-healing process. Uncontrolled diabetes increases your risk of ulcers resulting from skin tissue breaking down, exposing the underlying skin layers and tissues.
A prolonged inflammatory phase in diabetic wounds causes a delay in the formation of mature granulation tissue (a new connective tissue and blood vessels that form on the surface of the wound during the healing process) and a reduction in wound tensile strength (refers to the maximum burst strength of a wound). Debridement is a standard mode of treatment that helps stimulate or accelerate wound healing that is otherwise impaired due to uncontrolled diabetes.
Diabetes usually impairs wound healing, spreading the infection deep into the skin layers, thereby exposing the bone underneath. This is mainly due to poor blood circulation to the existing wound, which impairs your body's natural healing mechanism, thereby reducing oxygen supply to the wound tissues. As a result, this leads to a favorable environment (anaerobic) for the bacteria that increase the inflammation in the body cells, which delays wound healing.
A diabetic foot ulcer is a common complication of uncontrolled diabetes that is classified into the following stages:
Debridement is an important procedure to clean the wound thoroughly and speed up the healing process by promoting granulation tissue formation. Thus, it prevents any further growth of bacteria and prevents the wound from spreading to the deeper tissue layers.
Diabetic foot debridement is a standard procedure used to remove dead tissues and bacteria from a diabetic foot to promote healing. This can be performed using several methods discussed below.
This is also known as sharp debridement and has been the gold standard of wound debridement performed under anesthesia (a numbing agent or solution). This procedure utilizes a surgical instrument known as a scalpel or curette that scrapes out dead and devitalized wound tissues.
Advantage- It mainly removes non-vital tissues and does not involve healthy tissues.
This is the simplest form of diabetic foot debridement that uses hydrogels and hydrocolloids. These three-dimensional chemical dressings help regenerate granulation tissue and aid in the revascularization of the wound (promoting blood supply) by locking moisture within the wound. The accumulated moisture causes the old tissues to swell up and separate from the wound. The cells within the damaged tissues are broken down or lysed by the enzymes that digest specific components of the wound tissues.
Advantage- It is a non-surgical method of debridement with minimal risks involved.
It is a type of debridement that removes damaged tissues through mechanical or moving forces. Types of mechanical debridement include:
Advantage- This method can be effectively used for both infected and non-infected wounds.
This is also known as chemical debridement, which uses an ointment or gel with special enzymes that soften the unhealthy wound tissues. This is used for smaller ulcer wounds that are applied once or twice a day.
Advantage- Ideal for bleeding problems and if you are at high risk for surgical debridement.
This method, known as larval therapy, maggot debridement therapy, or biosurgery, uses sterile maggots, a common green bottle fly, as a treatment. The maggots are used in a mesh bag and kept in place for 24 to 72 hours, releasing antibacterial substances that control infection and promote wound healing.
This method is used for large, infected wounds that cannot be surgically treated.
Debridement is the most commonly used method to treat a diabetic foot ulcer, which involves the removal of dead and damaged wound tissues to promote healing. It is usually an outpatient procedure performed under anesthesia (most often general since the procedure is very painful), depending on the severity of the ulcer and the type of debridement method.
It is important to prepare before a diabetic foot debridement, which depends on the severity of the ulcer, the type of debridement, and your overall health condition. This aids in preventing any complications that may occur during or after the debridement procedure.
Preparation may include:
Following diabetic foot debridement, it is normal to experience mild pain and swelling around the treated site, which will resolve gradually. You will be allowed to go home the same day with a bandage or a moist dressing to protect the treated wound. Following your doctor's instructions, post-procedure is important to speed up the recovery.
Recovery may usually take around 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the following factors:
Diabetic foot debridement is a safe and standard treatment modality for a diabetic foot ulcer; however, as with any medical procedure, some possible risks could be associated. These include:
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