Subha Das

Department of Physical Medicine&Rehabilitation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, India

Publications

• Research Article   
  Comparison between Topical Platelet Rich Plasma and Normal Saline Dressing, in Conjunction with Total Contact Casting in Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer–A Randomized Control Trial
  Author(s): Subha Das, Sanyal Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Pandey*, Anjani Kumar, Neeraj Kumar and Ranjeet Kumar
  
  Introduction: Wound care plays an important role in the management of diabetic foot ulcer, which includes cleaning and stimulate a moist wound healing environment. Total-contact cast is widely use as the most effective external technique for off-loading plantar ulcers. This study compares the effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and normal saline dressing in conjunction with Total-Contact Cast (TCC). Methods: 36 patients of diabetic foot ulcer was taken and divided in to 2 groups using computer generated randomization into PRP group and NS group with 18 patients in each group. PRP group was given autologous PRP and NS group was given wet dressing with NS; following which TCC was applied in each case for off-loading. Follow up was done every 15 days up to 90 days. In each follow-up measurement and TCC application .. Read More»