diabetic foot ulcer

Review

The Biomechanics of Diabetic Foot Amputation

09/01/2021

The purpose of this review is to discuss specific biomechanical and quality of life issues associated with lower extremity amputations and identify the most functional levels for lower extremity amputation in compromised patients with a DFU.

The purpose of this review is to...

09/01/2021

Wounds

Fish skin grafts* are a cost effective treatment option for diabetic foot ulcers

Standard treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) is expensive and, for more than half of DFU patients, unsuccessful1. Health care policy decision makers should seek the most effec...

Robert S. Kirsner , MD, PhD;

Christopher Winters , DPM;

David J. Margolis , MD, PhD;

John C. Lantis II, MD, FACS;

08/19/2021

Healing Rates of Foot Wounds Treated by a Composite Graft of Silicone and Bovine Tendon Collagen

Objective: To assess healing rates of foot and ankle wounds treated with composite graft of silicone and bovine tendon collagen (CGSBTC) in patients with and without diabetes.

Amanda L. Killeen , DPM;

Javier La Fontaine , DPM, MS, MEd;

Lawrence A. Lavery , DPM, MPH;

Amanda Pajouh ;

Jennifer Kep , DPM;

08/19/2021

Use of a Purified Reconstituted Bilayer Matrix for the Treatment of Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Retrospective Case Series

Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) present an enormous challenge to healthcare providers and systems throughout the world. While many advanced tissue matrices have demonstrated pr...

Michael Tritto , DPM, FASPS;

Adam L. Isaac , DPM, FACFAS;

08/19/2021

Healing results of chronic lesions after treatment with a new debriding agent, Topical Desiccation Agent

Introduction: Debridement, the removal of biofilm and necrosis, is an essential step in wound healing since, with these detrimental aspects present, (chronic) wounds will not heal. Debrid...

Michel H.E. Hermans , MD;

08/19/2021

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers with a Novel Autologous Heterogeneous Skin Construct

Introduction and Objective: A novel autologous heterogeneous skin construct (AHSC) has been developed for the repair and replacement of skin. A pilot study demonstrated the ability of AHS...

Robert D. Galiano , MD;

Charles M. Zelen , DPM, FACFAS;

David G. Armstrong , DPM, MD, PhD, MSc;

Dennis P. Orgill , MD, PhD;

Paul M. Glat , MD, FACS;

08/19/2021

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Use of Multiple Adjunctive Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Modalities to Manage Diabetic Lower-Extremity Wounds

03/27/2021

Windy E. Cole , DPM, CWSP, FACCWS;

Use of Multiple Adjunctive Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Modalities to Manage Diabetic Lower-Extremity Wounds Windy E. Cole, DPM Cleveland Clinic Akron General Wound Center, Akron, Ohio Correspondence:...

Use of Multiple Adjunctive...

03/27/2021

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