Introduction And Importance: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common and serious complication of diabetes. A variety of treatments available to help heal diabetic foot ulcers, including sharp debridement, maggot therapy, and negative pressure wound therapy.

Case Presentation: This case report presents the case study of a male patient with an 8-year history of diabetes who developed a diabetic foot ulcer. The patient was undergoing treatment with metformin and insulin. Despite the severity of the ulcer, a combination therapy approach, including surgical debridement, maggot therapy, and negative pressure wound therapy, was implemented, leading to successful healing.

Clinical Discussion: DFUs are caused by various pathological mechanisms, the single therapy would lead to a very low level of recovery. Therefore, DFU management requires multimodal care and interdisciplinary treatment.

Conclusion: This case study highlights the effectiveness of a multimodal treatment strategy for diabetic foot ulcers, emphasizing the importance of individualized care and combining evidence-based practices.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10469558PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2023.108695DOI Listing

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