DATE:
March 2001
PATIENT:
61 year old Caucasian male. Employed as a security
guard.
DIAGNOSIS:
Ulceration, medial aspect 1st metatarsal joint, right
foot.
MEDICAL HISTORY:
Controlled diabetic presenting with pain and
inflammation to 1st metatarsal joint, right
foot, secondary to mechanical shoe irritation.
Sudden onset with no previous treatment.
TREATMENT:
Sharp debridement of ulcer to tolerance initially.
Daily dressing changes with AmeriGel® Wound Dressing.
RESULTS:
Wound closure in 19 days.
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(figure 1)
Pre-debridement
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(figure 2)
After one week of treatment
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(figure 2)
After two weeks of treatment
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