Heel Ulcers

Mid Term Results of the Medial Hemi Soleus Flap: A Retrospective Case Series

The lower one third of the leg, ankle, and posterior heel are devoid of robust soft tissue coverage. Coverage of exposed tendons, hardware, and bone can be challenging. The distally based...

Lance Johnson ;

Coleman Clougherty , DPM;

Peter Highlander , DPM;

Paul Leatham , DPM;

08/19/2021

Diabetes Watch

Essential Considerations With Heel Ulcers And Diabetic Limb Salvage

09/28/2020

Christopher J. Kennedy , DPM, AACFAS;

Rearfoot ulceration is a pinnacle of complexity in diabetic limb salvage. It is a perverse pathology reserved for those with the most severe systemic illnesses. An unfortunate outcome of a merciless disease, heel ulceration afflicts our most...

Rearfoot ulceration is a...

09/28/2020

Podiatry Today

Feature

Pertinent Principles In Healing Heel Ulcers

08/26/2019

Desmond P. Bell Jr., DPM, CWS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg), FCCWS, FAPWCA;

Heel ulcers pose unique challenges with respect to anatomy, blood flow, offloading and healing potential. Accordingly, the author discusses often overlooked aspects of determining effective treatment plans for these difficult cases.

Heel ulcers pose unique...

08/26/2019

Podiatry Today