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A Two-Stage Diabetic Foot Salvage Using Synthetic Bone Void Filler and Lesser Toe Fillet Flap: A Case Report.
Jong Min Lee1, Christopher Del Balso2, Sanjay Gupta3
1Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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|January 20, 2022
Summary
This case study shows a successful two-stage surgical approach for complex diabetic foot ulcers. Combining an antibiotic bone void filler and toe flap effectively salvaged the patient's foot, restoring ambulation.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Wound Healing
Background:
- Diabetic foot ulcers are a significant cause of morbidity and limb loss.
- Osteomyelitis complicates many diabetic foot ulcers, requiring aggressive treatment.
- Complex soft-tissue defects present challenges in foot salvage.

