Neglected diabetic foot ulcerations are commonly associated with severe soft tissue infection such as necrotizing fasciitis and oftentimes concomitant with osteomyelitis which eventually leads to partial or complete limb loss. The difficult aspect to treating extensive tissue and bone infection is determining the level of appropriate amputation. Each patient’s physical functions, daily activities, vascular status, associated comorbidities and overall mental expectations differ greatly, thereby complicating the goal of limb salvage. A Chopart’s amputation preserves limb length and ankle function. However, with a Chopart’s amputation there are often complications associated with wound healing. In this case report we will explore how our chronic diabetic patient with a noted complex medical history and neglected wounds, came with an initial presentation of necrotizing fasciitis and was able to benefit greatly from a Chopart’s amputation along with an amnion biological graft dressing. Since surgical debridement and graft application, routine wound care has helped heal the surgical wound (with prior exposed bone) with noted healthy granular tissue formation.
Sponsored by BioLab Sciences, Inc.
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