The effect of foot positioning on tissue oxygenation in diabetic foot ulcers
Authors' conclusion
Elevating the foot with an ulcer at 15° for 24 h is a simple, low-cost, and non-invasive intervention that improves tissue oxygenation, enhances circulation.
Study context
- Population
- Hospitalized patients with DFU, February to July 2025
- Participants
- 60 patients
- Comparison
- 15° foot elevation for 24 h vs supine position
Methodological detailsconvenience sampling
- Convenience sampling
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
Change in TcPO2 · before and after the intervention
Intervention
5.26
± 6.02 · mmHg
Control
−5.6
± 7.3 · mmHg
P = 0.027
Further findings
| Outcome | Intervention | Control | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABI change, before to after intervention · after 24 h | 0.14 ± 0.22 | −0.11 ± 0.15 | P = 0.002 |
Toe-brachial index (TBI) change, before to after intervention · after 24 h
- TBI increased
- 0.17 ± 0.21 vs. - 0.14 ± 0.20, p = 0.008
Toe pressure (TP) change, before to after intervention · after 24 h
- TP rose significantly
- 18.5 ± 23.4 mmHg vs. - 15 ± 22 mmHg, p = 0.005
Original publication
The effect of foot positioning on tissue oxygenation in diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 21 July 2026. doi:10.
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