foot

In this case series, authors explore the hypothesis that the Allgöwer-Donati suture technique may improve healing rates and reduce complications in partial foot amputations.

In this case series, authors...

08/08/2023

Wounds

Figure 4. Intraoperative: medial plantar artery flap transposed into heel defect and split-thickness skin graft of the flap donor site.

Interesting Cases

Heel Reconstruction Utilizing the Medial Plantar Artery Flap

05/19/2022

Viet H. Do , MD;

Matthew P. Fahrenkopf , MD;

Arminder Kaura , MD;

This patient presented with a large heel defect reconstructed with the medial planar artery flap. This flap provides durable, well-vascularized, sensate tissue with minimal donor site morbidity. All reconstructive surgeons should be familiar...

This patient presented with a...

05/19/2022

ePlasty

Poloxamer 188: Hydrogel-Surfactant's Use in Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Purpose: Poloxamer 188* (P188) is a concentrated water-soluble hydrogel and surfactant used in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcerations. Hydrogels maintain moist environments while prom...

Aleena Resendez ;

Jose Lingao , DPM;

Rohan Thamby ;

08/19/2021

Case Series

Clinical Pearls for Management of Postoperative Deep Vein Arterialization Patients Following Lower Extremity Minor Amputation: A Case Series

07/08/2020

Guy R. Pupp , DPM, FACFAS;

Michael Brown , RN;

CLI is the end stage of PAD and occurs in 1% to 3% of PAD patients. Patients commonly present with life-changing symptoms such as severe rest pain, ulcers, or gangrenous changes and reduced quality of life.

CLI is the end stage of PAD and...

07/08/2020

Vascular Disease Management