On diabetic foot, wound healing, amputation prevention, and the merger of consumer tech with medical devices
We are pleased to highlight more initial data with Tibial Cortex Transverse Transport (TTT). This novel approach offers a potential additional intervention for patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and severe diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). The TTT technique, as detailed in a recent case series from our colleagues in Boston, demonstrates the potential for improved... Continue Reading →
Example of sliding plate under skin and periosteum. It is then slowly lifted using (in this case) an external screw A recent study published in the Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research presents an innovative approach for treating diabetic foot ulcers through periosteal distraction. This technique, grounded in Ilizarov's tension-stress principle, promotes both osteogenesis and... Continue Reading →
Induced membrane "Masquelet" technique courtesy of our friend Johnson Boey and colleagues
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 →
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 →
