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The use of VAC® therapy, offloading techniques and sharp debridement to manage a neuroischaemic foot

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The use of VAC® therapy, offloading techniques and sharp debridement to manage a neuroischaemic foot

Tania Woodrow

31 August 2009

The following case report outlines the management of a neuroischaemic diabetic gentleman (Mr E) referred to his local hospital following partial forefoot amputation and the challenges faced. Mr E was a 64-year-old insulin-dependent diabetic of fifteen years’ duration, with a history of myocardial infarction and coronary artery bypass grafting.

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