Evaluation of wound temperature monitoring at various anatomical sites in the management of patients with diabetic foot undergoing microcirculation reconstruction

Abstract Objective This study aims to assess the significance of monitoring temperature change trends at various wound sites in the healing process of diabetic foot ulcers after microcirculation reconstruction surgery. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on individuals with diabetic foot...

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Main Authors: Hong Liu, Xian-Yan Yan, Guo-Qing Li, Bao-Na Wang, Dong Wang, Yong-Hong Zhang, Jin-Li Guo
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Published: BMC 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05278-7
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author Hong Liu
Xian-Yan Yan
Guo-Qing Li
Bao-Na Wang
Dong Wang
Yong-Hong Zhang
Jin-Li Guo
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Xian-Yan Yan
Guo-Qing Li
Bao-Na Wang
Dong Wang
Yong-Hong Zhang
Jin-Li Guo
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description Abstract Objective This study aims to assess the significance of monitoring temperature change trends at various wound sites in the healing process of diabetic foot ulcers after microcirculation reconstruction surgery. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on individuals with diabetic foot ulcers who had been admitted to the Department of Orthopedics at the Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University between July 2020 and February 2022. Temperature changes were regularly monitored at the center of the wound and the distal tibia of the ipsilateral lower leg to assess microcirculatory blood perfusion. Wound, ischemia, and foot infection (WIFi) grading was performed at admission and the final follow-up was to determine the value of temperature monitoring at various sites. Additionally, the formation of collateral microarterial vessels was monitored to determine their consistency with the observed trends in temperature differences. Follow-up assessments included the recurrence of ulcers, development of ulcers at different locations, re-amputation of the toe or limb, and diabetes-related mortality. Results A total of 29 patients were included in the follow-up, with an average age of 57.14 ± 14.75 years and a follow-up period of 9.79 ± 4.13 months. Following microcirculation reconstruction surgery, as the microvascular network formed, the temperature difference between the center of the wound and the distal tibia on the same side gradually decreased, with no statistical difference observed at 4 weeks postoperatively. At both admission and the final follow-up, there was a significant reduction in the wound (W) and ischemia (I) grades within the WIFi classification. The temperature at the wound center showed progressive improvement as collateral microarterial vessels developed. During the follow-up period, there were 2 cases of ulcer recurrence, 1 case of an ulcer appearing at a different location, no cases of re-amputation of the toe or limb, and 2 diabetes-related fatalities. Conclusion Skin temperature monitoring offers a direct and reliable indication of microcirculatory blood perfusion. Its simplicity and cost-effectiveness make it a valuable tool for widespread use in evaluating wound healing following microcirculation reconstruction surgery.
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spelling doaj-art-6f6bc9a82c85493fa777afb4a83b71e72024-11-24T12:35:47ZengBMCJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research1749-799X2024-11-0119111010.1186/s13018-024-05278-7Evaluation of wound temperature monitoring at various anatomical sites in the management of patients with diabetic foot undergoing microcirculation reconstructionHong Liu0Xian-Yan Yan1Guo-Qing Li2Bao-Na Wang3Dong Wang4Yong-Hong Zhang5Jin-Li Guo6Department of Nursing, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityDepartment of Nursing, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityDepartment of Nursing, Shanxi Medical UniversityDepartment of Nursing, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityDepartment of Orthopaedics, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityDepartment of Orthopaedics, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityDepartment of Nursing, Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical UniversityAbstract Objective This study aims to assess the significance of monitoring temperature change trends at various wound sites in the healing process of diabetic foot ulcers after microcirculation reconstruction surgery. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on individuals with diabetic foot ulcers who had been admitted to the Department of Orthopedics at the Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University between July 2020 and February 2022. Temperature changes were regularly monitored at the center of the wound and the distal tibia of the ipsilateral lower leg to assess microcirculatory blood perfusion. Wound, ischemia, and foot infection (WIFi) grading was performed at admission and the final follow-up was to determine the value of temperature monitoring at various sites. Additionally, the formation of collateral microarterial vessels was monitored to determine their consistency with the observed trends in temperature differences. Follow-up assessments included the recurrence of ulcers, development of ulcers at different locations, re-amputation of the toe or limb, and diabetes-related mortality. Results A total of 29 patients were included in the follow-up, with an average age of 57.14 ± 14.75 years and a follow-up period of 9.79 ± 4.13 months. Following microcirculation reconstruction surgery, as the microvascular network formed, the temperature difference between the center of the wound and the distal tibia on the same side gradually decreased, with no statistical difference observed at 4 weeks postoperatively. At both admission and the final follow-up, there was a significant reduction in the wound (W) and ischemia (I) grades within the WIFi classification. The temperature at the wound center showed progressive improvement as collateral microarterial vessels developed. During the follow-up period, there were 2 cases of ulcer recurrence, 1 case of an ulcer appearing at a different location, no cases of re-amputation of the toe or limb, and 2 diabetes-related fatalities. Conclusion Skin temperature monitoring offers a direct and reliable indication of microcirculatory blood perfusion. Its simplicity and cost-effectiveness make it a valuable tool for widespread use in evaluating wound healing following microcirculation reconstruction surgery.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05278-7Diabetic foot ulcerMicrocirculation reconstruction surgeryTemperature monitoringValue analysisWound
spellingShingle Hong Liu
Xian-Yan Yan
Guo-Qing Li
Bao-Na Wang
Dong Wang
Yong-Hong Zhang
Jin-Li Guo
Evaluation of wound temperature monitoring at various anatomical sites in the management of patients with diabetic foot undergoing microcirculation reconstruction
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Diabetic foot ulcer
Microcirculation reconstruction surgery
Temperature monitoring
Value analysis
Wound
title Evaluation of wound temperature monitoring at various anatomical sites in the management of patients with diabetic foot undergoing microcirculation reconstruction
title_full Evaluation of wound temperature monitoring at various anatomical sites in the management of patients with diabetic foot undergoing microcirculation reconstruction
title_fullStr Evaluation of wound temperature monitoring at various anatomical sites in the management of patients with diabetic foot undergoing microcirculation reconstruction
title_full_unstemmed Evaluation of wound temperature monitoring at various anatomical sites in the management of patients with diabetic foot undergoing microcirculation reconstruction
title_short Evaluation of wound temperature monitoring at various anatomical sites in the management of patients with diabetic foot undergoing microcirculation reconstruction
title_sort evaluation of wound temperature monitoring at various anatomical sites in the management of patients with diabetic foot undergoing microcirculation reconstruction
topic Diabetic foot ulcer
Microcirculation reconstruction surgery
Temperature monitoring
Value analysis
Wound
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05278-7
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