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VOL. 5, ISSUE 11 (2019)
Clinical assessment of the ulcers of lower limb in patients from Bihar region
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Dr. Chitranjan Kumar, Dr. Sarthak Kumar
Abstract
An ulcer is defined as a full thickness loss of epidermis and some dermis, which heals with scarring. Chronic leg ulcer, also known as chronic lower limb ulcer, is defined as an open lesion between the knee and ankle joint that shows no tendency to heal after three months of appropriate treatment. Such ulcers are associated with significant morbidity and decrease in the quality of life of the patient. Based on above reported findings the present study was planned for Clinical Assessment of the Ulcers of Lower Limb in Patients from Bihar Region. The present study was planned in Department Of General Surgery, Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar. Total 50 cases of the patients suffered from Ulcers of Lower Limb were included in the present study. These cases were examined in detail and investigated thoroughly. This study included patients with venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic ulcers, non-healing ulcers and other rare types. The data generated from present study concludes that Diabetes was the commonest disease associated with chronic leg ulceration. Thus, the study of various cases of leg ulcers arouses lot of interest and is mind bogging as far as the treatment of these cases are concerned. What with the availability of arsenal of investigation wide range of antibiotics and with ever improving dressing material, there is certainly a great improvement in treatment of chronic leg ulcers. Management should include patient education about the importance of regular care of the lower limb, and early medical treatment when necessary.
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Pages:279-282
How to cite this article:
Dr. Chitranjan Kumar, Dr. Sarthak Kumar "Clinical assessment of the ulcers of lower limb in patients from Bihar region". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 5, Issue 11, 2019, Pages 279-282
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