Crystal L. Ramanujam, DPM, MSc, FACFAS

Current Concepts With External Fixation And The Charcot Foot

09/25/2013

Crystal L. Ramanujam , DPM, MSc, FACFAS;

Combining a thorough review of the literature with insights from their surgical experience, these authors assess the role of external fixation and offer recommendations in procedure selection for addressing deformities in patients with...

Combining a thorough review of...

09/25/2013

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Pertinent Insights On Plastic Surgery And The Diabetic Foot

02/23/2011

Crystal L. Ramanujam , DPM, MSc, FACFAS;

Thomas Zgonis , DPM, FACFAS;

Zacharia Facaros , DPM;

John J. Stapleton , DPM, FACFAS;

Given the challenges of healing complicated wounds in patients with diabetes, these authors discuss the use of plastic surgery techniques ranging from split-thickness skin grafts and local random flaps to muscle flaps and pedicle flaps.

Given the challenges of healing...

02/23/2011

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Practical Pearls On Plastic Surgery Techniques For The Diabetic Foot

11/16/2017

Alan C. Stuto , DPM;

Crystal L. Ramanujam , DPM, MSc, FACFAS;

Thomas Zgonis , DPM, FACFAS;

Following primary procedures in the diabetic foot, reconstructive surgery may be required to ensure optimal wound closure. Accordingly, these authors discuss salient considerations for patient selection and wound preparation techniques, and...

Following primary procedures in...

11/16/2017

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A Guide To Using Antibiotic-Loaded PMMA Beads And Spacers In The Diabetic Foot

05/03/2019

Shrunjay R. Patel , DPM;

Crystal L. Ramanujam , DPM, MSc, FACFAS;

Thomas Zgonis , DPM, FACFAS;

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) beads may provide an effective adjunctive option for treating a variety of infected wounds in high-risk patients with diabetes mellitus. Accordingly, in a thorough review of the literature, these authors discuss...

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)...

05/03/2019

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Essential Pearls On External Fixation Application

08/13/2020

Kimia Sohrabi , DPM;

Crystal L. Ramanujam , DPM, MSc, FACFAS;

Thomas Zgonis , DPM, FACFAS;

While external fixation has applications in multiple areas of foot and ankle surgery, mastery requires proper training and a strong understanding of the techniques. Accordingly, the authors share the latest information from the literature and...

While external fixation has...

08/13/2020

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Essential Insights On Surgical Management Of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

11/21/2014

Crystal L. Ramanujam , DPM, MSc, FACFAS;

Thomas Zgonis , DPM, FACFAS;

John J. Stapleton , DPM, FACFAS;

Diabetic foot ulcers can lead to an array of complications including osteomyelitis and soft tissue infection. Surveying the research and relying on clinical experience, these authors provide a guide to surgically managing diabetic foot ulcers...

Diabetic foot ulcers can lead to...

11/21/2014

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