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Surgically Induced Charcot Neuroarthropathy Following Partial Forefoot Amputation In Diabetes., T Zgonis, John Stapleton, N Shibuya, T S Roukis
Surgically Induced Charcot Neuroarthropathy Following Partial Forefoot Amputation In Diabetes., T Zgonis, John Stapleton, N Shibuya, T S Roukis
John J Stapleton DPM, FACFAS
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A Stepwise Approach To The Surgical Management Of Severe Diabetic Foot Infections., Thomas Zgonis, John Stapleton, Thomas S Roukis
A Stepwise Approach To The Surgical Management Of Severe Diabetic Foot Infections., Thomas Zgonis, John Stapleton, Thomas S Roukis
John J Stapleton DPM, FACFAS
Foot infections are common among diabetic patients with ulceration and are a major cause of hospitalization and lower extremity amputation. Aggressive and emergent surgical intervention is essential in the face of life- or limb-threatening infection to achieve limb salvage and survival. Critical limb ischemia, neuropathy, and an impaired host complicate the treatment of a severe diabetic foot infection. A severe diabetic foot infection carries a 25% risk of major amputation. For this reason, surgery should be coordinated with a well-functioning multidisciplinary team that specializes in diabetic limb preservation. Timing of surgery and strategies employed should be understood and agreed on …