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- The study evaluates the effectiveness of Tibial Cortex Transverse Transport (TTT) in treating bilateral diabetic foot ulcers (BDFUs) compared to unilateral diabetic foot ulcers (UDFUs).
- A total of 140 patients were analyzed, revealing no significant differences in ulcer healing or amputation rates between BDFUs and UDFUs after 1-year follow-up, suggesting TTT is similarly effective for both conditions.
- The study indicates that unilateral TTT is a safe and efficient method for treating severe BDFUs, with improved foot vessel growth observed in BDFU patients after treatment.
Article Abstract
Background: Tibial Cortex Transverse Transport (TTT) has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for unilateral diabetic foot ulcers (UDFUs). However, this retrospective study was designed to compare the efficacy and safety of unilateral TTT on bilateral diabetic foot ulcers (BDFUs).
Methods: This retrospective study included a review of patients with TTT treated from January 2017 to August 2019, Propensity Score Matching (PSM) was performed to compare patients with BDFUs to those with UDFUs. Ulcer healing, recurrence, and major amputation rates were evaluated at 1-year follow-up. Changes in foot vessels were assessed in the BDFUs group using computed tomography angiography (CTA).
Results: A total of 140 patients with DFUs (106 UDFUs and 34 BDFUs) were included in the study. UDFUs and BDFUs were matched in a 1:1 ratio (34 in each group) using PSM. No significant difference was observed at 1-year-follow-up [91.2% (31/34) vs. 76.5% (26/34), OR 0.315 (95% CI 0.08 to 1.31), P = 0.10] and 6-month-follow-up [70.6% (24/34) vs. 50.0% (17/34), OR 0.85 (95% CI 0.15 to 1.13), P = 0.08] in two groups. Significant differences in rates of major amputation and recurrence between the groups (P > 0.05) were not observed. The BDFUs group appeared more angiogenesis of the foot by CTA after 8 weeks of operation.
Conclusion: Results of this study suggest that severe BDFUs can be effectively treated by unilateral TTT. TTT is easy to operate and effective, which may be a good alternative for treating severe BDFUs.
The Translational Potential Of This Article: In previous retrospective clinical studies, TTT has demonstrated promising clinical outcomes in the management of diabetic foot ulcers. In this current study, we aim to investigate the potential use of TTT in treating distant tissue defects by evaluating the limited availability and safety of TTT for the management of bilateral diabetic foot. While additional basic and clinical research is necessary to fully elucidate the underlying mechanisms, our study offers insight into the potential therapeutic use of TTT for this condition.
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