amputation

Review

The Biomechanics of Diabetic Foot Amputation

09/01/2021

The purpose of this review is to discuss specific biomechanical and quality of life issues associated with lower extremity amputations and identify the most functional levels for lower extremity amputation in compromised patients with a DFU.

The purpose of this review is to...

09/01/2021

Wounds

Amputations

Use of Placental Connective Tissue Matrix to Heal High-Risk Below Knee Amputations

02/26/2021

Eleanor Dunlap , ACNP-BC;

Suzanna Fitzpatrick , DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC;

Megan Carroll , FNP-BC;

Khanjan Nagarsheth , MD, MBA, RPVI;

The healing of residual limb wounds is necessary to prevent further limb loss and improve quality of life. For patients with diabetes and severe peripheral vascular disease (PVD) with tissue loss, these authors demonstrate in a case series...

The healing of residual limb...

02/26/2021

Today's Wound Clinic

Interesting Cases

Functional Benefits of Preserving Proximal Lower Leg in Total Necrosis of Lower-Leg Muscles

08/31/2020

Itaru Tsuge ;

Jun Arata ;

Michiharu Sakamoto ;

Naoki Morimoto , MD, PhD;

Jun Arata ;

Michiharu Sakamoto ;

Naoki Morimoto , MD, PhD;

Itaru Tsuge ;

Jun Arata ;

Michiharu Sakamoto ;

Naoki Morimoto , MD, PhD;

Itaru Tsuge ;

Jun Arata ;

Michiharu Sakamoto ;

Naoki Morimoto , MD, PhD;

Itaru Tsuge ;

A 43-year-old man presented for treatment of an infected wound after below-knee amputation.

A 43-year-old man presented for...

08/31/2020

ePlasty

Limb Salvage

The Impact of Restoring Flow in Order to Preserve Limbs

07/07/2020

Desmond P. Bell Jr., DPM, CWS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg), FCCWS, FAPWCA;

When trying to prevent lower extremity amputation, it is critical that wound clinicians restore blood flow in a quick and aggressive fashion. This author offers a historic perspective of advances in endovascular technologies and how they can...

When trying to prevent lower...

07/07/2020

Today's Wound Clinic

PAD

Fighting Peripheral Arterial Disease One Leg at a Time

07/06/2020

Caroline E. Fife , MD, FAAFP, CWS, FUHM;

To prevent amputation by screening for and treating peripheral arterial disease, this author notes CMS quality measures can aid clinicians in doing the right thing.

To prevent amputation by...

07/06/2020

Today's Wound Clinic

Amputation

Current Concepts of Non-Traumatic Foot Amputation: Indications and Aftercare

07/06/2020

Kazu Suzuki , DPM, CWS;

Tiffany M. Chin , DPM;

Which level of amputation is appropriate for patients with diabetes? These authors review considerations when patients need non-traumatic amputation, including surgical indications and how to help patients function best postoperatively.

Which level of amputation is...

07/06/2020

Today's Wound Clinic

Guest Editorial

Getting Back to Life After an Amputation

07/02/2020

Morgan McCoy ;

In honor of this month’s TWC issue on amputation, I asked Morgan McCoy to write the editorial. I’m fortunate to be part of Morgan’s medical team and to have the chance to know her. Morgan’s cheerful disposition and positive spirit inspires me...

In honor of this month’s TWC...

07/02/2020

Today's Wound Clinic

Case Report and Brief Review

Application of Chitosan and Chondroitin Sulphate Aerogels in a Patient With Diabetes With an Open Forefoot Transmetatarsal Amputation

03/31/2020

Sandra Jofré ;

Ignacio Moreno-Villoslada ;

Felipe Oyarzún-Ampuero ;

Sandra L. Orellana ;

Miguel Concha ;

Alejandra Vidal ;

Annesi Giacaman ;

The present case report evaluates the wound closure of an open transmetatarsal amputation in a patient with diabetes treated with a new aerogel composed of chitosan and chondroitin sulphate, without needing a skin graft.

The present case report...

03/31/2020

Wounds

Original Research

Treatment of Frostbite With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Single Center’s Experience of 22 Cases

12/01/2019

Ammara Ghumman ;

Rosalind Ashton ;

Claudia Malic ;

Hannah St. Denis-Katz ;

Christopher Wherrett ;

The aim of this retrospective study is to describe the usage patterns, side effects, and outcomes of HBOT used as an adjunct to wound care at a single major Canadian university hospital.

The aim of this retrospective...

12/01/2019

Wounds

Feature

Achieving Optimal Offloading After A Chopart Amputation

04/04/2019

John S. Steinberg , DPM, FACFAS;

Tammer Elmarsafi , DPM, AACFAS, MBBCh;

Amar Gulati , DPM;

Charles Crone ;

Given the challenges of post-op ambulation after a Chopart amputation, these authors review key factors that are essential to amputation and limb salvage planning, discuss common complications after proximal amputations, and explore the role...

Given the challenges of post-op...

04/04/2019

Podiatry Today