Soft Tissue Reconstruction Pyramid in the Diabetic Foot.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2010
Abstract
Foot complications and ulceration are well-known sequelae to uncontrolled diabetes. Patients with chronic foot ulcers or wounds resulting from surgical debridement of deep-space infections are at continued risk for development of osteomyelitis and potential amputation. Moreover, these wounds often necessitate multiple outpatient clinic visits, daily dressing care, and prolonged periods of non-weight bearing, all of which have been shown to adversely affect the patient's quality of life. After a prudent period of wound-healing response, the authors believe that early and aggressive soft tissue reconstruction is in the patient's best interest and is crucial for resolution of the chronic nonhealing wound. The options for soft tissue coverage and the logical progression of application of these techniques in the diabetic foot will be described.
Volume
3
Issue
5
First Page
241
Last Page
248
ISSN
1938-7636
Published In/Presented At
Capobianco, C. M., Stapleton, J. J., & Zgonis, T. (2010). Soft tissue reconstruction pyramid in the diabetic foot. Foot & Ankle Specialist, 3(5), 241-248. doi:10.1177/1938640010375113
Disciplines
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism | Other Medical Specialties | Podiatry | Surgery
PubMedID
20610846
LVHN link
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Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article