J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2013 Dec;17(4):277-282.

The Effectiveness of Home Treatment with Nanocrystalline Silver Product (Acticoat(TM)) on the Chronic Ulcerative Lesion of Foot

• Chae SB
• Jung SH
• Lee SW

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of self-home dressing with nanocrystalline silver dressing method on the treatment of chronic ulcer wounds of the foot. MATERIAL AND METHODS: One hundred-nine patients with chronic foot ulcer due to various causes were treated with nanocrystalline silver dressing material. Dressing was done by themselves in their home. Dressing changes were performed every 2 to 3 days until complete reepithelization.
RESULTS
One hundred two cases of all cases had a complete reepithelization. It took 49 days to have a complete reepithelization on average. Seven cases failed to complete reepithelization because of infection. There was no silver intoxication in any cases.
CONCLUSION
Using nanocrystalline silver is a useful dressing method for various superficial chronic ulcer and it can be done by themselves at their home. Thus it is considered to be more comfortable to both patients and doctors.

Keyword

Diabetic foot; Chronic ulcer wounds; Nanocrystalline silver; Dressing

MeSH Terms

Bandages
Diabetic Foot
Foot Ulcer
Foot*
Humans
Methods
Silver*
Ulcer*
Wounds and Injuries
Silver