Treatment Using a Single-Lobed Rotation Flap in Diabetic Forefoot Ulceration: Five Case Reports
10.14193/jkfas.2019.23.4.208
- Author:
Jun Beom KIM
1
;
Bong Ju LEE
;
Cheol U KIM
;
Deukhee JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daejeon Sun Hospital, Daejeon, Korea. kjb9290@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2019;23(4):208-211
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Diabetic foot ulcers can progress to the point where amputation is needed, and so these ulcers require active treatment. Skin grafts or flaps can be performed for coverage of this type of ulcer. Local flap surgery is relatively easy to perform and good results have been previously reported. We performed single-lobed rotation flap on 5 cases of forefoot ulcer around the site of weight bearing. The location of the foot ulcers was the medial part of the first metatarsophalangeal joint in all the patients. The mean size of the defect was 4.70 cm2. Managing of ulcers, controlling of diabetes and infection, and improving of peripheral blood flow were performed before surgery. In two cases, infection progressed to the articular cartilage and so metatarsophalangeal joint fusions were performed simultaneously. All the cases were completely transplanted. There was no recurrence of the ulcers, and all the patients were able to walk.
