Table 6 Surgical procedures performed for wound healing in 79 ft of patients with unilateral CN compared to 22 ft of 11 patients with bilateral CN
Procedure | Unilateral CN (n = 79) | Bilateral CN (n = 22) |
|---|---|---|
Wound debridement for superficial ulceration | 33 (42%) | 14 (64%) |
Deep surgical wound treatment (i.e., removal of sequestrum and wound lavage) | 8 (10%) | 5 (23%) |
Exostosectomy of osseous prominence | 3 (4%) | 1 (5%) |
Amputation | 3 toe | 4 toe |
1 forefoot (Lisfranc) | ||
2 below the knee | ||
Total: 6 (8%) | Total: 4 (18%) |