If people with a diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in addition to conventional treatment, this can promote wound healing. However, the certainty of conclusions of the available study results is restricted. Furthermore, the results for other aspects of treatment that are relevant to patients show neither hints of a benefit nor of harm. This is the finding of a final report published on June 2, 2016 by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG).
Diabetic foot can require amputation