Evaluating surgical and non-surgical wound approaches in diabetic foot ulcer treatments: A comparative study

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) remain a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, often leading to infection, prolonged hospitalization and potential limb amputation. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the outcomes of surgical versus non-surgical management of DFUs in 100 patients, divided equally into two groups of fifty each. Group A received surgical interventions such as debridement and minor procedures, while Group B underwent non-surgical care including dressings, antibiotics, glycemic control and off-loading. Healing progress, infection control, duration of recovery and complication rates was closely monitored. Thus, we show that surgical management yields faster healing and superior infection control in moderate to severe cases, while non-surgical care is suitable for mild ulcers, advancing current understanding of tailored treatment strategies to optimize DFU outcomes.