title: A nondiabetic neurotrophic ulcer of the heel.
abstract: This case deals with the etiology and treatment of a pure neurotrophic ulcer of the foot, an uncommon lesion. It is primarily caused by increased collagenolytic activity of anesthetic skin over a bony prominence. This type of ulcer in the heel is best treated by a skin flap from an adjacent innervated area of the plantar aspect of the foot. A split thickness skin graft covers the donor site.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006365:Heel / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D012775:Shoes; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps