Closure of Major Diabetic Foot Wounds and Defects with External Fixation

Ali Oznur; Thomas Zgonis

doi:10.1016/j.cpm.2007.03.013

Closure of Major Diabetic Foot Wounds and Defects with External Fixation

Ali Oznur, Thomas Zgonis

Orthopaedics

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Abstract

Amputation may become unavoidable in certain cases of severe ischemia, infection, or lower extremity ulcerations. When limb salvage procedures are indicated and available in diabetic patients, they will strongly support patient quality of life and prevent further complications when patients are educated appropriately. The authors describe their technique for limb salvage procedures based on a combination of an MRI-guided debridement of necrotic tissues, application of an antibiotic-impregnated bone cement, and closure of the soft tissue and bone defects with the use of an external fixation device. Crown

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	519-528
Number of pages	10
Journal	Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery
Volume	24
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2007.03.013
State	Published - Jul 1 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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