A unique waterskiing injury leading to a necrotizing foot infection in an insulin-dependent diabetic.
Reports of waterskiing-related injuries are limited in the medical literature. The authors report a case of a unique waterskiing injury that progressed into a necrotizing foot infection in a well-controlled insulin-dependent diabetic. This case shows that with aggressive therapy, including hyperbaric oxygen treatments and use of a wound vacuum-assisted closure system, limbs can be saved.
Mozer
Mark A
MA
Cockerell and McIntosh Pediatrics, Blue Springs and Independence, MO, USA. mcmozer@sbcglobal.net
Mozer
Cheryl H
CH
Kujath
Scott W
SW
D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications*; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013177:Sports