Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery
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Clin Podiatr Med Surg · Jan 2014
ReviewThe role of plastic surgery for soft tissue coverage of the diabetic foot and ankle.
The goal of wound healing is to obtain the best closure through the least morbid means. In the surgical treatment of the diabetic foot and ankle, the reconstructive foot and ankle surgeon is tasked with the challenge of repairing a variety of tissue defects. ⋯ In order of increasing complexity, the clinician should consider the reconstruction decision ladder algorithm. Wound evaluation coupled with the knowledge of various closure techniques and their indications will arm the surgeon with the tools for a successful closure.