Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the computerized medical files of 83 patients treated for foot ulcers by percutaneous tenotomies. Results were analyzed on the basis of indication and per patient. RESULTS: The 83 patients had 160 tenotomies for 4 indications: 103 tip-of- toe ulcers (treated by flexor digitorum longus tenotomy), 26 cock-up/dorsal ulcers (extensor digitorum longus tenotomy), 21 kissing ulcers (extensor digitorum longus and/or flexor digitorum longus tenotomies), and 10 plantar metatarsal ulcers (extensor digitorum longus with or without flexor digitorum longus tenotomy). Healing at 4 weeks was 98%, 96%, 81%, and 0%, respectively. The complication rate was very low, with the exception of "transfer lesions," where an adjacent toe became involved and needed subsequent tenotomy in 8% of tip-of- toe ulcers. CONCLUSIONS: Percutaneous tenotomy was an effective and safe method for treating toe ulcers in neuropathic patients. It was not effective in treating plantar metatarsal ulcers. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, case series.
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Authors | Eran Tamir, Mordechai Vigler, Erez Avisar, Aharon S Finestone |
Journal | Foot & ankle international
(Foot Ankle Int)
Vol. 35
Issue 1
Pg. 38-43
(Jan 2014)
ISSN: 1944-7876 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 24131679
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Diabetic Foot
(physiopathology, surgery)
- Diabetic Neuropathies
(complications, etiology)
- Female
- Foot Deformities, Acquired
(complications)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Retrospective Studies
- Tenotomy
(methods)
- Toes
(physiopathology)
- Wound Healing
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