Quantitative Evaluation of Diabetic Foot Wound Healing Using Hydrogel Nanosilver Based Dressing Vs. Traditional Dressing: A Prospective Randomized Control Study

Background: The wound dressings perform a crucial role in cutaneous wounds management due to their ability to protect wounds and promote dermal and epidermal tissue regeneration. Aim:To evaluate the effectiveness of using hydrogel/nanosilver-based dressing vs. traditional dressing on diabetic foot wound healing. Methods:Sixty patients with type-2 diabetes hospitalized for diabetic foot wound treatment were recruited from selected Surgical departments. A prospective randomized control study was carried Results: The results showed that the percentage of a reduction rate of the ulcer by the third week of the treatment as in the hydrogel/nanosilver-based dressing group was higher (15.11%) than traditional wound dressing group (33.44%). Moreover, the mean ulcers size "sq mm" in the hydrogel/nanosilver-based dressing group recognized a faster healing rate (15.11±7.89), and considerably lesser in comparison to the traditional in the third week (21.65±8.4). Conclusion: The hydrogel/nanosilver-based dressing showed better results than traditional dressing in managing diabetic ulcer foot. Keywords: Diabetes, Wound Care, Diabetic Foot, Wound dressing, Hydrogel Nanosilver