Author(s)

He Juanjuan, Zhu Xingjin, Yang Meiyun, Yin Caiping, Hu Jianhua

Corresponding Author

He Juanjuan

Abstract

Objective To observe the clinical effect of vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) combined with autologous platelet rich gel (autologous platelet-rich gel) in treating chronic gout wounds. Methods A case of gout with chronic wound on the left dorsum of foot was treated with APG after debridement, dressing change and VSD. Results One patient was treated with VSD combined with autologous platelet-rich gel. The wound healed in 73 days without obvious adverse reactions. Conclusion VSD combined with autologous platelet-rich gel is a safe and effective new treatment for chronic gout.

Keywords

Vacuum sealing drainage, platelet gel therapy, gout chronic wounds