Induced membrane "Masquelet" technique courtesy of our friend Johnson Boey and colleagues
What is the induced membrane technique for bone/wound healing and how can it help us #ActAgainstAmputation ?
Exploring New Frontiers in Diabetic Foot Treatment: The Role of Tibial Cortex Transverse Transport #ActAgainstAmputation
Diabetic foot, a severe complication of diabetes, poses a significant challenge in medical treatment and patient care. Traditional approaches have often focused on managing symptoms and preventing further deterioration, but recent research offers a glimpse into innovative therapeutic strategies that could revolutionize treatment paradigms. Work published on March 19, 2024, in the Journal of Orthopaedic... Continue Reading →
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Impact of repeated remote ischemic conditioning on diabetic foot ulcers
This open label, single-arm study from Regulski and coworkers continues the data supporting potential use of this safe, simple intervention Patients with a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) suffer disabilities and are at increased riskfor lower extremity amputation. Current standard of care includes debridement, topi-cal antibiotics, and weight off-loading—still resulting in low rates of healing. Previoussmall-scale... Continue Reading →
