Abstract:
The use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the care of the diabetic patient with nonhealing ulcers, refractory osteomyelitis, or both of the lower extremity can be a valuable adjunct in their overall treatment. Adequate tissue oxygenation to promote wound healing and stimulate cellular defenses can be achieved in a hyperbaric environment. Several clinical studies have supported its use in select patients.
Unger, Lucca, , , , , , , (1990). The role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers and refractory osteomyelitis. Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery, 1990 Jul;7(3):483-92. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2205348