Autologous fat grafting combined with negative pressure wound therapy in severe diabetic foot ulcer: a case study

Hard-to-heal wounds are a surgical challenge, and diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are one of the most common and severe varieties. Previous studies have shown that autologous fat grafting (AFG) and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) have the potential to promote wound healing. This case study describes how these two methods together helped in the healing of a serious DFU.A 65-year-old female patient had a severe DFU on her right foot, with a...