Prevention of Transmetatarsal Amputation in a Diabetic Patient with a Chronic Foot Ulcer Including Osteomyelitis by Minimally Invasive Surgery Floating Lesser Metatarsal Osteotomies in Conjunction with Adipose Injectable Filler

Authors

Francois M. Lokenye DPM, Yale New Haven Health/Bridgeport Hospital
Orlexia Thomas DPM, Yale New Haven Health/Bridgeport Hospital
Lady Paula DeJesus DPM, FACFAS, FACPM, DWSP, Yale New Haven Health/Bridgeport Hospital

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Abstract

Problem: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) complicated by osteomyelitis often result in transmetatarsal amputations, leading to significant morbidity.

Objective: To evaluate a minimally invasive surgical approach combining floating lesser metatarsal osteotomies with adipose injectable filler to prevent transmetatarsal amputation, enhance wound resolution, and improve foot biomechanics

Publication Date

2025

Recommended Citation

Lokenye, Francois M. DPM; Thomas, Orlexia DPM; and DeJesus, Lady Paula DPM, FACFAS, FACPM, DWSP, "Prevention of Transmetatarsal Amputation in a Diabetic Patient with a Chronic Foot Ulcer Including Osteomyelitis by Minimally Invasive Surgery Floating Lesser Metatarsal Osteotomies in Conjunction with Adipose Injectable Filler" (2025). Posters. 76.
https://scholar.bridgeporthospital.org/poster_presentations/76