Microbial production and industrial applications of keratinases: an overview.

Massive production of keratinaceous byproducts in the form of agricultural and industrial wastes throughout the world necessitates its justified utilization. Chemical treatment of keratin waste is proclaimed as an eco-destructive approach by various researchers since it generates secondary pollutants. Microbial degradation of keratin waste is an emerging and eco-friendly approach and offers dual benefits, i.

A developing world experience with distal foot amputations for diabetic limb salvage.

Objectives: To evaluate the functional outcome, morbidity, and viability of foot salvage in diabetic patients.

Materials And Methods: This prospective case series was conducted from March 2007 to December 2012 at the department of surgery Pakistan Ordnance Factories Hospital, Wah Cantt, Pakistan. 123 males and 26 female patients were included in the study.