Diabetic foot ulcer is a risk factor for amputation. Infection and ischemia in diabetic foot ulcers are common causes of foot amputation. After minimal amputation of the involved lower extremity, precise and cautious application of orthoses and prostheses is very important to re...
Background: Gentamicin collagen sponge (Genta-Coll) reportedly has a hemostatic effect and promotes wound healing. However, it may also interfere with wound healing by causing foreign body reactions. We planned to analyze the effect of Genta-Coll on wound healing by inducing mus...
Background: A wide variety of advanced dressing materials have been developed to improve wound healing. One of such innovations is the bioelectric dressing. The bioelectric dressing mimics naturally-originating electricity within the body that promotes wound healing. Bioelectric...
Background: Several surgical options are available for covering soft tissue defects. Perforator-based flaps can be utilized without skeletonization of the perforator, and surgery is usually straightforward, albeit with limited arcs of rotation. To overcome this limitation, we pr...
Background: The number of patients with midline back wounds is increasing. Midline back wounds may cause skin and soft tissue defects, resulting in cavity formation and bone or orthopedic metallic hardware exposure. These complexities complicate coverage of the wounds. This stud...
