amputation

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 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
Use of Placental Connective Tissue Matrix to Heal High-Risk Below Knee Amputations
Amputations
Use of Placental Connective Tissue Matrix to Heal High-Risk Below Knee Amputations
02/26/2021
The healing of residual limb wounds is necessary to prevent further limb loss and improve quality of life. For patients with diabetes and severe peripheral vascular disease (PVD) with tissue loss, these authors demonstrate in a case series...
The healing of residual limb wounds is necessary to prevent further limb loss and improve quality of life. For patients with diabetes and severe peripheral vascular disease (PVD) with tissue loss, these authors demonstrate in a case series...
The healing of residual limb...
02/26/2021
Today's Wound Clinic
Functional Benefits of Preserving Proximal Lower Leg in Total Necrosis of Lower-Leg Muscles
Interesting Cases
Functional Benefits of Preserving Proximal Lower Leg in Total Necrosis of Lower-Leg Muscles
08/31/2020
A 43-year-old man presented for treatment of an infected wound after below-knee amputation.
A 43-year-old man presented for treatment of an infected wound after below-knee amputation.
A 43-year-old man presented for...
08/31/2020
ePlasty
The Impact of Restoring Flow in Order to Preserve Limbs
Limb Salvage
The Impact of Restoring Flow in Order to Preserve Limbs
07/07/2020
When trying to prevent lower extremity amputation, it is critical that wound clinicians restore blood flow in a quick and aggressive fashion. This author offers a historic perspective of advances in endovascular technologies and how they can...
When trying to prevent lower extremity amputation, it is critical that wound clinicians restore blood flow in a quick and aggressive fashion. This author offers a historic perspective of advances in endovascular technologies and how they can...
When trying to prevent lower...
07/07/2020
Today's Wound Clinic
Fighting Peripheral Arterial Disease One Leg at a Time
PAD
Fighting Peripheral Arterial Disease One Leg at a Time
07/06/2020
To prevent amputation by screening for and treating peripheral arterial disease, this author notes CMS quality measures can aid clinicians in doing the right thing.
To prevent amputation by screening for and treating peripheral arterial disease, this author notes CMS quality measures can aid clinicians in doing the right thing.
To prevent amputation by...
07/06/2020
Today's Wound Clinic
Current Concepts of Non-Traumatic Foot Amputation: Indications and Aftercare
Amputation
Current Concepts of Non-Traumatic Foot Amputation: Indications and Aftercare
07/06/2020
Which level of amputation is appropriate for patients with diabetes? These authors review considerations when patients need non-traumatic amputation, including surgical indications and how to help patients function best postoperatively. 
Which level of amputation is appropriate for patients with diabetes? These authors review considerations when patients need non-traumatic amputation, including surgical indications and how to help patients function best postoperatively. 
Which level of amputation is...
07/06/2020
Today's Wound Clinic
Getting Back to Life After an Amputation
Guest Editorial
Getting Back to Life After an Amputation
07/02/2020
In honor of this month’s TWC issue on amputation, I asked Morgan McCoy to write the editorial. I’m fortunate to be part of Morgan’s medical team and to have the chance to know her. Morgan’s cheerful disposition and positive spirit inspires me...
In honor of this month’s TWC issue on amputation, I asked Morgan McCoy to write the editorial. I’m fortunate to be part of Morgan’s medical team and to have the chance to know her. Morgan’s cheerful disposition and positive spirit inspires me...
In honor of this month’s TWC...
07/02/2020
Today's Wound Clinic
Case Report and Brief Review
Application of Chitosan and Chondroitin Sulphate Aerogels in a Patient With Diabetes With an Open Forefoot Transmetatarsal Amputation
03/31/2020
The present case report evaluates the wound closure of an open transmetatarsal amputation in a patient with diabetes treated with a new aerogel composed of chitosan and chondroitin sulphate, without needing a skin graft.
The present case report evaluates the wound closure of an open transmetatarsal amputation in a patient with diabetes treated with a new aerogel composed of chitosan and chondroitin sulphate, without needing a skin graft.
The present case report...
03/31/2020
Wounds
Original Research
Treatment of Frostbite With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Single Center’s Experience of 22 Cases
12/01/2019
The aim of this retrospective study is to describe the usage patterns, side effects, and outcomes of HBOT used as an adjunct to wound care at a single major Canadian university hospital.
The aim of this retrospective study is to describe the usage patterns, side effects, and outcomes of HBOT used as an adjunct to wound care at a single major Canadian university hospital.
The aim of this retrospective...
12/01/2019
Wounds
Feature
Achieving Optimal Offloading After A Chopart Amputation
04/04/2019
Given the challenges of post-op ambulation after a Chopart amputation, these authors review key factors that are essential to amputation and limb salvage planning, discuss common complications after proximal amputations, and explore the role...
Given the challenges of post-op ambulation after a Chopart amputation, these authors review key factors that are essential to amputation and limb salvage planning, discuss common complications after proximal amputations, and explore the role...
Given the challenges of post-op...
04/04/2019
Podiatry Today

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