Clinical Research

Revolutionizing Sausage Toe Treatment: The Power of Low-Pressure Bandaging in Diabetic Toe Osteomyelitis

Volume: 15 Number: 2 March 17, 2025
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Revolutionizing Sausage Toe Treatment: The Power of Low-Pressure Bandaging in Diabetic Toe Osteomyelitis

Abstract

Aim: Swollen and reddened toes, often called "sausage toes," are a common symptom of diabetic toe osteomyelitis. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the bandages for this condition, using a technique previously validated for lymphoedema treatment. This approach may prove to be an efficacious method for treating diabetic foot osteomyelitis that develops in the toes. Material and Method: Retrospective analysis was conducted at an outpatient clinic involving 94 patients with diabetic foot osteomyelitis that affected their toes. Toe bandages were applied twice weekly using a specially designed 4 cm low-pressure elastic bandage. Clinical remission was defined as the absence of signs of infection in ten months. Results: The study included 60 patients who met the inclusion criteria, with a mean age of 59.45 ± 10.43 years, and 78.3% of them were male. Most lesions were located on the right first toe (31.7%). A total of 52 patients (86.7%) achieved healing, with a mean healing time of 13.37±7.75 weeks. Previous use of antibiotics for toe osteomyelitis before the study has been associated with a lower healing rate. Conclusion: A literature review reveals no evidence that toe bandages have been used to treat sausage toes. The findings of this study indicate that toe bandages may facilitate a rapid and high rate of healing in cases of sausage toes. This technique's simplicity, affordability, and high success rate make it a valuable addition to standard treatments for sausage toe. The study proposes that further prospective controlled studies be conducted to confirm the findings.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Surgery (Other), Clinical Sciences (Other)

Journal Section

Clinical Research

Publication Date

March 17, 2025

Submission Date

February 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 16, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 2

APA
Demir, L. (2025). Revolutionizing Sausage Toe Treatment: The Power of Low-Pressure Bandaging in Diabetic Toe Osteomyelitis. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 15(2), 86-91. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1647632
AMA
1.Demir L. Revolutionizing Sausage Toe Treatment: The Power of Low-Pressure Bandaging in Diabetic Toe Osteomyelitis. J Contemp Med. 2025;15(2):86-91. doi:10.16899/jcm.1647632
Chicago
Demir, Levent. 2025. “Revolutionizing Sausage Toe Treatment: The Power of Low-Pressure Bandaging in Diabetic Toe Osteomyelitis”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 (2): 86-91. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1647632.
EndNote
Demir L (March 1, 2025) Revolutionizing Sausage Toe Treatment: The Power of Low-Pressure Bandaging in Diabetic Toe Osteomyelitis. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 2 86–91.
IEEE
[1]L. Demir, “Revolutionizing Sausage Toe Treatment: The Power of Low-Pressure Bandaging in Diabetic Toe Osteomyelitis”, J Contemp Med, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 86–91, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1647632.
ISNAD
Demir, Levent. “Revolutionizing Sausage Toe Treatment: The Power of Low-Pressure Bandaging in Diabetic Toe Osteomyelitis”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15/2 (March 1, 2025): 86-91. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1647632.
JAMA
1.Demir L. Revolutionizing Sausage Toe Treatment: The Power of Low-Pressure Bandaging in Diabetic Toe Osteomyelitis. J Contemp Med. 2025;15:86–91.
MLA
Demir, Levent. “Revolutionizing Sausage Toe Treatment: The Power of Low-Pressure Bandaging in Diabetic Toe Osteomyelitis”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, vol. 15, no. 2, Mar. 2025, pp. 86-91, doi:10.16899/jcm.1647632.
Vancouver
1.Levent Demir. Revolutionizing Sausage Toe Treatment: The Power of Low-Pressure Bandaging in Diabetic Toe Osteomyelitis. J Contemp Med. 2025 Mar. 1;15(2):86-91. doi:10.16899/jcm.1647632