Closure of central defects of the forefoot with external fixation: a case report

Footwear and offloading interventions to prevent and heal foot ulcers and reduce plantar pressure in patients with diabetes: a systematic review

“…Key data extracted from the metaanalyses and controlled studies are presented in the evidence table in Table S2. Twelve non-controlled studies from our previous systematic review [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] were excluded because they were case studies or otherwise did not fit the scope. Results are presented separately for each outcome and intervention group.…”

Forefoot narrowing: A novel technique for an open fracture of the foot

“…9 Oznur and Tokgozoglu reported a case utilising an Ilizarov frame for a resection of the third and fourth rays due to dry gangrene. 7 One major difference is the use of an osteotomy in the fifth ray to ease closure. Narrowing of the forefoot was accomplished with the olive wires under dynamometric tension.…”

“…These authors contend that their half-ring construct is less bulky, less expensive, and more easily tolerated. 7 Bernstein and Guerin utilized rail external fixation similar to our constuct. 3 They, however, closed the deficit in a staged protocol.…”

A Stepwise Approach to the Surgical Management of Severe Diabetic Foot Infections

“…External fixation devices can reduce the size of large cleft wounds to facilitate long-lasting wound closure and a more functional limb. 69,70 External fixation to achieve reduction of the remaining intermetatarsal space can be combined with either delayed primary closure or split thickness skin grafting to obtain long-lasting wound closure.…”