Amputation a concern among diabetes even in 2017 due
to lack of treatment facilities
Around the globe, about 415 million people are
diabetic. However, India has the world’s second largest diabetic population at
69 million. Almost 15% of diabetics develop an ulcer in their lifetime. Due to
a lack of appropriate wound treatment, almost 85% diabetics lead to
amputations. To gain expansive knowledge on wound healing and incorporate the
advances in daily practice, the academic section of Zen Hospital, Chembur had
organized a National level conference on June 17th , 2017. This was attended by
more than 50 plastic surgeons, Interventional radiologists and experienced
doctors from across the country.
Surgeons or family physicians often encounter wounds
of different etiologies on a daily basis. Treating wounds is a challenge as the
physicians or surgeons needs to assess wounds accurately, recognize wound
related problems and provide interventions such that morbidity reduces. With
advanced technology, newer wound care products are helping surgeons to provide
optimal benefits to patients. The Wound update conference included Wound
Classification and evaluation, wound healing and scar formation. Chronic
wounds, infections and wound closure or therapy along with case studies were a
part of the panel discussion and conference.
‘To provide optimal benefits for our patients, well
known surgeons from across the country shared their experiences and knowledge
on this platform. Wound management is usually a teamwork of doctors, surgeons
and plastic surgeons; they all need to work in tandem and hence such discussions
help. Wound debridement was one of the focuses as it helps in the removal of
necrotic tissue from a wound. This helps reduce pressure and stimulate wound
healing,’ said Dr Roy Patankar, Director, Zen Hospital.
This national level conference included well-known
speakers and more than 50 surgeons who were part of the conference. Pioneers in
wound management, Dr Madhuri Gore and Dr Sitaram Prasad discussed on Wound
Healing, skin substitutes, comprehensive care and share interesting case
studies. As a part of the National faculty, Dr Somprakash Basu and Dr Sunil
Kari discussed on chronic wounds and Wound therapy along with few case study
discussions. Seven other speakers were a part of the discussion.
21.06.2017
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