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Rebecca Lawrence¹, R Xenophon Kirby¹, Anderson E Ikeokwu¹

¹General Surgery, May Pen Hospital, May Pen, JAM.

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Diabetic foot complications, including ulcers and amputations, are common in patients with uncontrolled diabetes. Early medical intervention and proper management, even in low-resource settings, can prevent severe outcomes like Ray amputation.

Keywords:

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Vascular Surgery
Diabetology

Background:

Diabetic foot is a severe complication of diabetes, often linked with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and neuropathy.
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) increase infection risk and impair wound healing, potentially leading to amputations.

Observation:

A case study of a 47-year-old male with a traumatic diabetic foot requiring Ray amputation (RA) is presented.
The patient's late presentation with uncontrolled diabetes highlights a preventable aspect of diabetic foot complications.
Management strategies in a low-income resource setting were also observed.

Findings:

The case underscores the importance of timely medical attention for diabetic foot problems to prevent severe consequences.
Effective diagnosis and treatment of diabetic foot complications can be achieved using a scoring metric.

Implications:

Physicians can improve patient outcomes by emphasizing early intervention and utilizing diagnostic tools for diabetic foot complications.
This case highlights the need for accessible and effective diabetic foot care models in resource-limited environments.
Implementing scoring metrics can enhance the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to diabetic foot management.