Of the complications of diabetes mellitus, foot ulcers are the most dreaded complications, as they can progress at an alarming rate and can be very difficult to treat. Various modalities have been described in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. One such modality of phenytoin therapy uses the disadvantage of the drug, that is, gingival hyperplasia to the advantage of wound healing. We hereby report a case of diabetic foot ulcer managed with injection phenytoin sprayed topically over the wound.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic debilitating metabolic disorder which, when it involves the foot, is one of the most dreaded complications associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Various treatment modalities are used for the treatment of diabetic ulcer. Better wound care and control of blood sugar levels helps in preventing amputation and limb loss. Here we discuss a case of diabetic foot ulcer in which music therapy was used as an adjunct modality of treatment.
Tele-monitoring is an emerging concept in the field of medicine, thereby avoiding various complications that the patients face due to repeated visits like cross-infections and circumvents disadvantages that are faced by the medical person due to requirement of repeated rounds. At the present state of a pandemic, safe distancing is essential. In such a situation, tele-monitoring comes into play, bridging the gap between the patient and doctor at this tough time.
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