limb salvage

Case Report

Limb Salvage in Extensive Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection with Adjuvant Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

06/07/2024

Kaori Yauchi

Natsuki Shikata

Yoshie Shibaoka

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy use in treatment of necrotizing soft tissue infection extending from the buttocks and perineum down to the left lower limb.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy use in...

06/07/2024

ePlasty

Original Research

Novel Reconstructive Ladder for Reestablishing Functional Skin Graft Coverage in Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds

12/13/2023

John C. Lantis II, MD, FACS;

Marnie Abeshouse , MD;

Allegra Fierro , MD;

Callie Horn , MD;

This study proposes a standardized algorithm of care utilizing an acellular dermal matrix, split-thickness skin graft, and negative pressure wound therapy for the treatment of chronic lower extremity wounds.

This study proposes a...

12/13/2023

ePlasty

Case Series

Clinical Outcomes of Selective Plantar Fascia Release for Hallux Interphalangeal Joint Ulcers

11/16/2023

Nishka Utpat ;

Fahad Hussain , DPM;

Robin C. Lenz , DPM, FACFAS;

Sandeepa Utpat ;

Pranav Phadtare ;

Shivani Kotwal ;

A retrospective chart review of a single surgeon's patients who underwent selective plantar fascia release for hallux interphalangeal joint ulcers between 2018 and 2023 sought to evaluate healing rate, time to heal, and complications.

A retrospective chart review of...

11/16/2023

Wounds

Case Report

Lower Extremity Microsurgery in a Patient With Combined Sickle Cell Disease and Hemophilia: A Case Report and Literature Review

08/24/2023

Anna E. Garbuzov , BA;

Kristopher Katira , MD;

Christopher Sugalski , MD;

James Mautner , MD;

This case report highlights the nuances of managing an open ankle fracture in a patient with both sickle cell trait and severe hemophilia A.

This case report highlights the...

08/24/2023

ePlasty

Original Research

Lessons Learned: A Disruption in Care Leads to Increased Rates of Proximal Amputations

04/15/2023

Timmy Li , PhD;

Jinnette Abbott , MD;

Jinyoung Yoo ;

Sonya Park ;

Alisha Oropallo , MD, FACS, FSVS, FAPWCA, FABWMS;

Amit S. Rao , MD;

Yamuna R. Kondapally , MD;

Gregg Landis , MD;

Yuchi Han , MD, MMSc;

04/15/2023

Wound Management & Prevention

Case Report

Coupling Negative Pressure Wound Therapy with Instillation and Split-thickness Skin Graft for a Large Chronic Venous Leg Ulceration: A Case Report

02/13/2023

Fahad Hussain , DPM;

Robin C. Lenz , DPM, FACFAS;

A 62-year-old female with a chronic venous leg ulcer of 2 years' duration achieved full wound closure 2 months after a combination of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation, hydrosurgery, and split-thickness skin graft.

A 62-year-old female with a...

02/13/2023

Wounds

Original Research

Edetate Disodium Infusions May Benefit Patients With Diabetes and Critical Limb-Threatening Ischemia

05/16/2022

Francisco Ujueta , MD, MS;

Carlos Vozzi ;

Ivan A. Arenas , MD, PhD;

Gervasio A. Lamas , MD;

Outcomes of CLTI patients with diabetes who underwent edetate disodium-based infusions.

Outcomes of CLTI patients with...

05/16/2022

Vascular Disease Management

Review

From Pay for Performance to Collaborative Quality Initiatives: Quality Care and Implications for the Limb Salvage Center

03/04/2022

Kevin G. Kim ;

Christopher E. Attinger , MD;

Manas Nigam ;

Cameron M. Akbari ;

Karen Lou Kennedy-Evans , RN, FNP, APRN-BC;

John S. Steinberg , DPM, FACFAS;

Jenna C. Bekeny ;

This review presents a replicable quality assessment model for limb salvage specialists to apply to their practices.

This review presents a...

03/04/2022

Wounds

Original Research

The Use of Fetal Bovine Collagen on Chronic Wounds Increases Limb Salvage: A Single-center Retrospective Analysis

03/01/2022

Scott Ellis , MD;

Michael Dudkiewicz ;

Crystal Valerie James ;

Munir Patel , MD;

John C. Lantis II, MD, FACS;

Alan Benvenisty ;

As part of a quality assurance project at a large tertiary care surgical program in New York City, the effect of debridement, NPWT, and CTPs on limb salvage was evaluated.

As part of a quality assurance...

03/01/2022

Wounds