Publication:

Aetiopathological and demographic profile of diabetic foot: a prospective cross sectional study from a tertiary hospital in South India

Background Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder affecting large segment of population and is a major public health problem.

Methods A prospective cross sectional study of 150 patients conducted in the Department of Surgery at Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala, IndiaResults: Maximum numbers of patients were in the age group of 60-69. Male to female ratio is 3.04:1.50% had duration of diabetes 200 mg/dl) at the time of admission and 44 (29.3%) had history of smoking.

Conclusions Most important risk factors for diabetic foot ulcers were neuropathy (54%), poor glycemic control (46.7%) and PVD (35.3%), diabetic foot requires a comprehensive management.