Syme Ankle Disarticulation in Peripheral Vascular Disease and Diabetic Foot Infection: The One-Stage versus Two-Stage Procedure

1995 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 124-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael S. Pinzur ◽  
Douglas Smith ◽  
Helen Osterman
2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-17
Author(s):  
Farah Nobi ◽  
Syed Al Nahian ◽  
Afrin Sultana ◽  
Rokhsana Sarmin ◽  
Ayesha Rahman ◽  
...  

Background: Foot infection is a common problem affecting diabetics. Ischemia is a major factor contributing to progress and morbidity of the disease. The prevalence of peripheral vascular disease is higher in diabetics with faster progression. Aim: This study aimed to observe the prevalence of peripheral vascular disease in patients with diabetic foot infections presenting to this tertiary care centre. Methods: This prospective observational study evaluated 250 patients with diabetic foot infection admitted to Ibrahim Medical College and BIRDEM General Hospital, Dhaka, from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2015.Total 72 patients were selected for Duplex study of lower limb vessels, Ankle Brachial Pressure Index (ABPI) and Pulse oxymetrywhich established the diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease and all patients were treated according to the standard protocol. Results: Of the 72 patients peripheral vascular disease was found in 25 patients (34.7%) and majority of them (88%) had distal below the knee vessel stenosis. There was significant correlation with older age (75%) and history of tobacco use (64%). The clinical presentations and outcomes such as hospital stay, healing time, pain were worse in individuals with peripheral vascular compromise on Duplex study of lower limb vessels, ABPI and pulse oxymetry. Conclusion: In this study we observed that significant number of diabetics presenting with foot infections have underlying peripheral vascular disease .The patients might not all be symptomatic or show obvious signs of PVD but need to be investigated for the same. Early detection of peripheral vascular disease in patients presenting with diabetic foot infection, using Duplex study,ABPI and Pulse oxymetrywith routine clinical and laboratory assessment can be of great value in long term care of these individuals. J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2020; 38(1): 12-17


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 931
Author(s):  
A. Tyagi ◽  
S. Lavanya ◽  
S. Lavanya ◽  
G. Hari Prasad ◽  
G. Hari Prasad

Background: Foot infection is a common problem affecting diabetics. Ischemia is a major factor contributing to progress and morbidity of the disease. The prevalence of peripheral vascular disease is higher in diabetics, with faster progression. The prevalence differs among populations. This study aimed to clinical prevalence of peripheral vascular disease due to atherosclerosis in patients with diabetic foot infections presenting to this tertiary care centre.Methods: This clinical study was conducted in ASRAM hospital, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India. All patients admitted with a diagnosis of diabetic foot infection to the department of general surgery during a period between October 2015 to October 2017, who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria, were enrolled for the study. After recording the pertinent information (as per performa), patients were subjected to a lower limb arterial Doppler and ABPI findings were tabulated.Results: Peripheral vascular disease was found in 35% of patients studied. Majority had distal below the knee vessels stenosis or occlusion. There was significant correlation with age, history of tobacco use and various risk factors. The clinical presentations and outcomes were worse in individuals found to have peripheral vascular compromise on arterial Doppler study.Conclusions: The care of diabetic patients should start with preventive measures which include proper foot care, glycaemic control and education about diabetic foot are key factors for better out come and quality of life.


2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasmee Khan ◽  
Manal M. Khan ◽  
Aakansh Jain ◽  
Rohit K. Namdev

Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are a common, costly, complex, and disabling complication of diabetes resulting in lower-extremity amputations. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is associated with an increase in the incidence of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) compared to non-diabetic subjects. DFU are divided into two types: neuropathic ulcers (NPU) and neuro-ischemic ulcers (NIU). PVD in association with neuropathy leads to neuro-ischemic ulcers (NIU).Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted for eighteen months period from October 2016 to March 2018, on 120 type-2 DM patients presenting with DFU at tertiary centre in central India. Informed written consent, detailed history was obtained from the patients including duration of diabetes, history of hypertension, smoking, presenting symptoms and other complications related to diabetes. Examination of foot and evaluation for peripheral pulses, ankle brachial pressure index (ABI), neuropathy and blood pressure were done. Laboratory tests for HbA1C, lipid profile, blood urea, serum creatinine and urine albumin creatine ratio (urine ACR) were done. Statistical analysis used: t test, fisher exact test and univariate analysis.Results: In our study, 1594 patients with T2DM were studied, out of which 120 patients presented with new DFU. Mean age of the patients was 61.5years with an M: F ratio of 1.78:1. NIU was present in 36 and NPU in 84 out of 120 DFU patients. Neuro-ischemic ulcers (NIU) were more common among males (28/78 males vs 8/42 females). NIU was found to have significant association with smoking (25/36 patients), hypertension (28/38 patients) and longer duration of diabetes (13.1 vs 9.2years). Other diabetic complications, retinopathy (26/36 patients) and nephropathy (18/36 patients) were more prevalent in patients with NIU. Dyslipidemia was also found in 58.33% (21/36) patients with NIU however the association was insignificant.Conclusions: Diabetic foot ulcers are very debilitating complication of diabetes, and a leading cause of amputations all over the world. Because of increased association of peripheral vascular disease with diabetic foot ulcers there is a rise in prevalence of neuro-ischaemic ulcers. Early management of peripheral vascular disease is important to prevent development of neuro-ischaemic ulcers.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul J Kim

The clinical manifestations of diabetes are evident in the foot. Peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, dermatologic alterations, and musculoskeletal changes place the foot at high risk of ulceration. The diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is the end result of these pathophysiologic changes, which increases the likelihood of infection, hospitalization, and amputation. There are treatment options available, but DFU imparts a tremendous toll on the patient’s quality of life and healthcare resources. Although there is a growing understanding of the pathophysiologic processes unique to the diabetic foot, much work is still needed. This chapter focuses on the assessment and management of the diabetic foot and its associated conditions.  This review contains 7 figures, 3 tables and 62 references Key Words:: Diabetic foot, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Peripheral Neuropathy, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Foot Wound, Biomechanics, Deformity, Biomechanical Surgery, Infection


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 1217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alli Muthiah ◽  
Ramachandran Kandasamy ◽  
Nagulan S. ◽  
Aruna Madasamy

Background: Diabetes mellitus is characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period due to alteration in either the insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Worldwide, as of the recent 2016 data collected from the World Health Organization (WHO) around 422 million adults have diabetes mellitus which is estimated to almost double by 2030 which is composed of mainly type 2 diabetes (85-90% of all cases). The early detection of peripheral artery disease in asymptomatic patients goes a long way in reduction of major lower limb amputations and mortality. Hence, there is a need for evaluation of peripheral vascular disease in all diabetics, especially those with diabetic foot by formulating effective management protocols, thereby limiting the morbidity, mortality and social costs associated with the disease.Methods: Patients admitted and seen in out-patient department for diabetic foot ulcers between January 2013 and October 2013 in Department of general surgery, vascular surgery and diabetology, Kilpauk Medical College Hospital, Chennai, India were taken for study.Results: 150 cases satisfying the inclusion criteria were taken up for the study from January 2013 to October 2013. Out of 150 patients, 76 patients presented with ulcer in foot, 34 presented with gangrene of toe or foot. After clinical examination it was found that 52 patients had associated neuropathy, 17 patients had ABI less than 0.3 and 39 patients had ABI in between 0.4 and 0.9. Patients with ulcer and gangrene in foot and with ABI less than 0.9 were admitted and evaluated with doppler study of lower limbs. After getting consent, appropriate procedure was done for each patient. Wound debridement was done in 21 cases, toe disarticulation in 12, fore foot amputations in 4, Below knee amputation in 9, above knee amputation in 3. 11 patients were referred to vascular surgery and underwent revascularization procedures (BYPASS).Conclusions: The prevalence of peripheral artery disease in patients with diabetic foot is significantly high i.e. 38 % as per this study. Males have a higher predilection for developing peripheral vascular disease than females. The average age of presentation of PAD in diabetics is 40 -60 years. The most common level of arterial occlusion in PAD associated diabetic foot is femoro-popliteal segment followed by tibial segment.


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