Abstract
A wide array of reconstructive options exists for soft tissue coverage of diabetic foot wounds; however, each case depends on the patient's medical comorbidities, wound type, anatomy of the affected site, and level of contamination. Although autologous skin grafts have traditionally played a pivotal role in the coverage of diabetic wounds, several advanced biological skin substitutes have become available, providing surgeons with additional choices in the management of these challenging wounds. This article reviews these surgical modalities by presenting indications for every option and clinical scenario that may benefit from their combined use.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 435-441 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 2012 |
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Keywords
- Diabetic foot
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Orthobiologics
- Skin grafts
- Surgery
- Ulcer
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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An Overview of Autologous Skin Grafts and Advanced Biologics for the Diabetic Foot. / Ramanujam, Crystal; Zgonis, Thomas.
In: Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Vol. 29, No. 3, 07.2012, p. 435-441.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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