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

Cilt: 15 Sayı: 2 17 Mart 2025
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Revolutionizing Sausage Toe Treatment: The Power of Low-Pressure Bandaging in Diabetic Toe Osteomyelitis

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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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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Cerrahi (Diğer), Klinik Tıp Bilimleri (Diğer)

Bölüm

Klinik Araştırma

Yayımlanma Tarihi

17 Mart 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

27 Şubat 2025

Kabul Tarihi

16 Mart 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

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. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 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 (01 Mart 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”, Journal of Contemporary Medicine, c. 15, sy 2, ss. 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 (01 Mart 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. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 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, c. 15, sy 2, Mart 2025, ss. 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. Journal of Contemporary Medicine. 01 Mart 2025;15(2):86-91. doi:10.16899/jcm.1647632