Partial calcanectomy and Ilizarov external fixation may reduce amputation need in severe diabetic calcaneal ulcers.

Conclusions: This surgical protocol is effective in ameliorating diabetic hindfoot ulcers with concomitant calcaneal osteomyelitis, and satisfactorily reduces the need for amputation.
PMID: 28326157 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Diabetic Foot and Ankle - March 24, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabet Foot Ankle Source Type: research