Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a severe complication of diabetes mellitus and often lead to lower extremity amputation. The most common causes of DFUs are neuropathy, deformity, trauma, high plantar pressures, and peripheral arterial disease. DFUs are classified into different grades using the Wagner classification system, with Grade 0 being the least severe and Grade V being the most severe. Another classification system, the PEDIS system, considers perfusion, extent/size, depth/tissue loss, infection, and sensation. The PEDIS classification is highly relevant to the development of DFUs. The most common laboratory investigations done during the evaluation of a DFU include fasting blood sugar, glycated hemoglobin levels, complete metabolic panel, complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP). The prognosis for DFUs is good if they are identified early and treated promptly. However, delays in care can lead to severe complications, such as...