title: Limb salvage: revision of failed intramedullary nail in hindfoot and ankle surgery in the diabetic neuropathic patient.
abstract: Herein, we illustrate an operative technique to attain limb salvage after a failed intramedullary nail in the diabetic Charcot neuropathic patient. The use of the blade plate, or T-plate, in combination with external fixation, fastened into the body of the calcaneus allows for greater bone capture. Our experience has shown that this provides for a stable, long-lasting construct.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatry, St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown, OH, USA. ld5353@aol.com
authors.forename: Lawrence A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: DiDomenico
authors.forename: Damieon
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000601:surgery*; D001858:Bone Nails; D001860:Bone Plates; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000601:surgery*; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D023821:Limb Salvage; D012086:Reoperation; D017211:Treatment Failure