Calcaneal Osteomyelitis Associated With a Severe Abscess.
Diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) is a common complication of the diabetic foot and the majority of minor and major amputations are preceded by DFO. The diagnosis and treatment of DFO are both challenging. Early recognition and comprehensive management of diabetic foot infections may obviate DFO, hence the dreadful consequence-resection of the infected bone. Herein, we present the successful management of a patient presenting with DFO and severe abscess formation of the heel.
Department of Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Teaching Hospital, Uskudar 34668, Istanbul, Turkey.
Ali
A
Memis
Department of Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Teaching Hospital, Uskudar 34668, Istanbul, Turkey.
Mesut
M
Mutluoglu
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik 06010, Ankara, Turkey.
Sinan
S
Öztürk
Department of Radiodiagnostics, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Etlik 06010, Ankara, Turkey.
Kemal
K
Kara
Department of Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Teaching Hospital, Uskudar 34668, Istanbul, Turkey.
Hakan
H
Ay
Diabetic foot; Osteomyelitis; Severe abscess