Ascending Infection of Foot Tendons in Diabetic Patients

We describe four cases of diabetic foot infection complicated by long ascending infection. All did not respond initially to antibiotic treatment and the usual surgical debridement and were cured only after excision of the infected tendons. We highlight a rare but serious complication of the diabetic foot disease not commonly seen by the surgical community. We hope that this report raises the awareness of this condition so that a prompt diagnosis is made and appropriate treatment started, thereby reducing the risk of major lower limb amputations.
Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research