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Sean T Grambart¹, Jay Egdorf², Chengyu Xie³

¹Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, IMMC Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency Program, 3200 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50322, USA.

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Summary

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Partial calcanectomy offers a limb-sparing option for chronic heel wounds, preserving limb length. Careful patient selection is crucial for successful outcomes in these challenging cases.

Keywords:

Chronic heel wound Diabetic foot infection Limb salvage Partial calcanectomy

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Area of Science:

Podiatric surgery
Wound healing
Orthopedic surgery

Background:

Chronic heel wounds present significant challenges in limb salvage.
Traditional treatments can lead to complications and limb loss.
Partial calcanectomy is an emerging surgical technique for heel wound management.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and analyze current literature on partial calcanectomy for chronic heel wounds.
To provide guidance for surgeons on patient selection for optimal outcomes.
To support limb salvage efforts in challenging cases.

Main Methods:

Literature review and analysis of existing studies on partial calcanectomy.
Evaluation of patient selection criteria and their impact on outcomes.
Synthesis of current evidence to inform surgical practice.

Main Results:

Partial calcanectomy is increasingly utilized for limb salvage in chronic heel wounds.
Evidence suggests patient selection is a key determinant of success.
The procedure aims to preserve limb length while addressing complex wounds.

Conclusions:

Partial calcanectomy is a viable option for limb salvage in select patients with chronic heel wounds.
Thorough patient evaluation is paramount for successful limb preservation.
Further research may refine indications and techniques for this procedure.