Percent Change in Wound Area of Diabetic Foot Ulcers over a 4-Week Period Is a Robust Predictor of Complete Healing in a 12-Week Prospective Trial

Abstract

The percent change in foot ulcer area after 4 weeks of observation is a robust predictor of healing at 12 weeks. This simple tool may serve as a pivotal clinical decision point in the care of diabetic foot ulcers for early identification of patients who may not respond to standard care and may need additional treatment.