Preoperative contaminated wound management using short-term negative pressure wound therapy with instillation.

Background: The short-term application of negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell time (NPWTi-d) enables the delivery of topical wound solutions, the solubilisation of debris and cleansing of the wound bed. The application of NPWTi-d may support the transition of the wound to a more manageable state and minimises the use of more invasive techniques.

Method: In this case series, we describe the process of applying NPWTi-d early as part of a contaminated wound treatment plan.

Computer-Assisted Gradual Correction of Charcot Foot Deformities: An In-Depth Evaluation of Stage One of a Planned Two-Stage Approach to Charcot Reconstruction.

The surgical treatment of Charcot foot is a widely debated topic, with issues ranging from when to operate to how to properly correct a deformity. Historically, correction of a severe deformity was attempted in 1 acute surgical procedure that frequently required open reduction and internal fixation through large incisions. This 1-time procedure would often result in complications including under- or overcorrection of the deformity, neurovascular injury, or incision dehiscence leading to possible soft-tissue infection or osteomyelitis.

Pain Reduction with Negative Pressure on Surgical Site Incisions.

Postoperative pain management for surgery in the lower extremities has historically been managed mechanically through the use of elevation, ice, compression and drains. Pharmacological management includes the use of nerve blocks and analgesics. Due to the current opioid crisis, new methods are being sought to reduce post-operative pain so that patients are at lower risk for opioid addiction.

The mini-arthrotomy ankle arthrodesis: a review of nine cases.

The authors report on the retrospective follow-up of 9 patients (6 women and 3 men) who underwent a mini-arthrotomy ankle arthrodesis by means of small incisions for exposure, cartilage resection, and internal fixation with crossed interfragmental compression screws. Patients were kept non-weight-bearing in a short leg cast for 12 weeks postoperative. At a mean follow-up of 55 months, outcomes were assessed by clinical examination, radiographs, and patient satisfaction questionnaires.