European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF MCR FOOTWEAR IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCER

Dr. Anunay Kumar and Dr. Chandrashekhar Mahakalkar*

ABSTRACT

Background: This study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy of MCR footwear in the management of diabetic foot ulcer. Methods: Diabetes is a common endocrine disorder and worldwide problem. The present study entitled ―To evaluate the efficacy of MCR footwear in the management of diabetic foot ulcer‖ was carried out in the department of General surgery, Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi, wardha from AUGUST 2015 to JULY 2017. This study was conducted after the due clearance from Institutional Ethical Committtee. A Total number of 60 patients were admitted to the surgery ward with diabetic foot ulcer and out them 30 were given MCR footwear and were called at 3months and 6 months follow up and were studied prospectively. Results: In the present study, maximum number of patients were found in the age group more than 50years. The male to female sex ratio was 11: 4 in the patients with diabetic foot ulcer. The maximum number of patients were having past history of smoking. The maximum number of patients with MCR footwear were having nerve conduction velocity between 40-45 at 3months and 6 months follow up. The surface area of ulcer of patients with diabetic foot ulcer were improving in patients with MCR footwear at 3 months and 6 months follow up. Conclusion: In my study, MCR footwear are beneficial with diabetic foot ulcer patients.

Keywords: Diabetic foot ulcer, MCR footwear.