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The pull-through technique: Surgical augmentation for debriding diabetic infections of the mid- and forefoot

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Aggressive, mechanical debridement is the preferred treatment for the management of chronic infected diabetic foot ulcers. The Pull-Through technique is a low-tech approach that does not require specialized equipment. What makes this approach attractive is that, combined with standard irrigation and debridement, this approach is low-cost, produces a smaller dorsal incision, allows for adequate debridement of the plantar wound, and may help debride biofilms present in the dorsum of the chronic plantar-based wound that could not be addressed by simply debriding the plantar wounds.

Source: Foot & Ankle Surgery Techniques Reports & Cases

DOI: 10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100555

Authors: Dolfi Herscovici, Alexander D. Selsky

Institution: University of South Florida

Language: English

Topic: Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000