Management of Large Soft-Tissue Defects in a Diabetic Patient

Amputation as the only option for treatment of large ulcers in a patient with diabetes is well known. This is a case presentation of a patient with large ulcers and osteomyelitis related to diabetes. He was treated with extensive debridement, segmental shortening, and wound closure.

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Published in:Foot & ankle international 2003-01, Vol.24 (1), p.79-82
Main Author: Oznur, Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diabetic Foot - complications
Diabetic Foot - pathology
Diabetic Foot - surgery
Humans
Ilizarov Technique
Male
Middle Aged
Osteomyelitis - complications
Osteomyelitis - surgery
Salvage Therapy
Tarsal Bones - surgery
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Summary:Amputation as the only option for treatment of large ulcers in a patient with diabetes is well known. This is a case presentation of a patient with large ulcers and osteomyelitis related to diabetes. He was treated with extensive debridement, segmental shortening, and wound closure.
ISSN:1071-1007
1944-7876
DOI:10.1177/107110070302400113