Use of platelet gel for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers

Materials and methods During a period of 4 years, we have considered 42 patients aged between 65 and 75 (F:M 3:1), all submitted to other therapeutic options with failure of previous therapy, Table 1. The platelet gel is produced from concentrated PLT obtained with different procedures. These derive from the amount of required PTLs, mixed and gelled with Ca-gluconate. The combination with trombin allows the activation of gel. This active gel is immediately put on the lesions. The following therapeutic scheme is mandatory for the correct practice: 1) antisepsis, cleansing, debridement and monitoring of exudate; 2) application of platelet gel; 3) weekly monitoring of lesions, Table 2