TITLE:
Role of Platelet Rich Plasma in Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
AUTHORS:
Aymen Salem, Ahmad M. Tawfik
KEYWORDS:
Ulcer, Platelet, Plasma, Offloading and Moist Dressing
JOURNAL NAME:
Surgical Science,
Vol.7 No.6,
June
16,
2016
ABSTRACT: Objectives: The aim of this study is to compare
between the platelet rich plasma and balanced moist dressing as regards the
healing rate in chronic non ischemic diabetic foot ulcers. Patients and Method:
From Feb. 2014 till May 2015, 73 patients from the attendees to Zagazig
university hospitals were selected to our study. 2 groups were created, one for
PRP (platelet rich plasma) and the other for balanced moist dressing. Frequent
registration for the number of healed ulcers was done every week. Results: By
the end of the 3rd week almost all the ulcers in the PRP group were
healed. But the other group needed about 8th weeks for the same
results. Conclusion: PRP seems to be an attractive choice in management of
chronic diabetic ulcers provided that there is good blood supply and proper
offloading was done.