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Area of Science:

  • Podiatric surgery
  • Diabetic complications
  • Wound healing

Background:

  • Diabetic foot ulcers are a significant complication of diabetes mellitus, often leading to severe consequences.
  • Effective management of neuropathic ulcerations is crucial for preventing morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients.
  • Current treatment strategies for diabetic foot ulcers are continuously being improved to enhance patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an innovative surgical technique for managing cleft wound defects in central ray foot amputations.
  • To demonstrate the efficacy of combining external fixation with advanced wound care products in treating infected diabetic foot ulcers.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved a 66-year-old male with type 2 diabetes mellitus presenting with an infected diabetic foot ulcer.
  • The innovative technique combined external fixation with advanced wound care products to manage the cleft wound defect.
  • The patient's outcome was assessed at a 1-year follow-up.

Main Results:

  • The applied technique successfully managed the cleft wound defect in the central metatarsal heads.
  • The patient achieved a stable, plantigrade, and ulcer-free foot at the 1-year follow-up.
  • This innovative approach demonstrated positive results in treating a complex diabetic foot ulcer case.

Conclusions:

  • Combining external fixation with advanced wound care products is an effective strategy for managing cleft wound defects in central ray foot amputations.
  • This technique offers a promising solution for achieving successful outcomes in patients with severe diabetic foot ulcers.
  • The presented method contributes to the ongoing search for improved patient outcomes in diabetic foot care.