Associated risk factors and management of chronic diabetic foot ulcers exceeding 6 months' duration.

Background: The management of chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) poses a great challenge to the treating physician and surgeon. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors, clinical presentation, and outcomes associated with chronic DFU>6 months' duration.

Methods: This prospective study was performed in Jabir Abu Eliz Diabetic Centre (JADC), Khartoum, Sudan.