Plastic surgery reconstruction of the diabetic foot.

Thomas Zgonis; John J. Stapleton; Roberto H. Rodriguez; Valerie A. Girard-Powell; Douglas T. Cromack

doi:10.1016/j.aorn.2008.02.002

Plastic surgery reconstruction of the diabetic foot.

Thomas Zgonis, John J. Stapleton, Roberto H. Rodriguez, Valerie A. Girard-Powell, Douglas T. Cromack

Department of Orthopaedics

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Abstract

Soft tissue reconstruction of the diabetic foot is a challenge for the perioperative team. Primary closure may not be an option and secondary healing may not be reliable. Therefore, surgery is vital and should be coordinated among a well-functioning multidisciplinary team that specializes in caring for patients with diabetes mellitus. Team members must have expertise in reconstructive surgery to ensure adequate wound healing. This article emphasizes the appropriate timing and staging of surgery, discusses the most common plastic surgery techniques, and underscores the importance of a team approach in the management of diabetic foot wounds. (c) AORN, Inc, 2008.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	951-966; quiz 967-970
Journal	AORN journal
Volume	87
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2008.02.002
State	Published - May 2008

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