Surgical management of diabetic foot and ankle infections.
Delayed treatment of any diabetic foot infection can lead to a limb- or life-threatening scenario. Urgent and/or emergent surgery may be necessary in the early diagnosis of a severe diabetic foot infection that is followed by staged reconstructive procedures. This article provides the reader with a thorough understanding of the surgical management of severe diabetic foot infections and describes and guides treatment based on a rational schematic approach that identifies the anatomic location of the diabetic foot infection.
Capobianco
Claire M
CM
Division of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Stapleton
John J
JJ
Zgonis
Thomas
T
D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003646:Debridement; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000150:complications*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004343:Drug Implants; D016267:External Fixators; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005738:Gas Gangrene / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis; D023821:Limb Salvage; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D018461:Soft Tissue Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013524:Surgical Flaps
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004343:Drug Implants