Comparative Efficacy of Conservative Surgery vs Minor Amputation for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is uncertainty regarding the optimal surgical intervention for diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO). Conservative surgery-amputation-free resection of infected bone and soft tissues-is gaining traction as an alternative to minor amputation. Our primary objective was to explore the comparative effectiveness of conservative surgery and minor amputations in clinical failure risk 1 year after index intervention. We also aimed to explore microbiological recurrence at 1 year, and revision surgery risk over a 10-year study period.

Methods

Retrospective, single-center chart review of DFO patients undergoing either conservative surgery or minor amputation. We used multivariable Cox regression and Kaplan-Meier estimates to explore the effect of surgical intervention on c

SUBMITTER: Schoni M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10666512 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature