Versatility of Intrinsic Muscle Flaps for the Diabetic Charcot Foot

Crystal L. Ramanujam; Thomas Zgonis

doi:10.1016/j.cpm.2012.02.003

Versatility of Intrinsic Muscle Flaps for the Diabetic Charcot Foot

Crystal L. Ramanujam, Thomas Zgonis

Orthopaedics

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Abstract

Bone, joint, and/or tendon exposure following surgical debridement of diabetic foot infections requires careful consideration when choosing appropriate closure methods. The unique architecture of the foot, coupled with the functional demands of mobilization, makes soft tissue reconstruction for plantar defects especially challenging. Muscle flaps incorporate the muscle, associated nerve, and vascular pedicles during transposition. This article covers their unique properties for soft tissue coverage in the diabetic Charcot foot.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	323-326
Number of pages	4
Journal	Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery
Volume	29
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2012.02.003
State	Published - Apr 2012

Keywords

Charcot foot
Diabetes
External fixation
Muscle flaps
Surgery
Wounds

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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