Modified Masquelet Technique With Resorbable Antibiotic Cement and Biologic for DFU Osteomyelitis
Summary: Case: 75M DFU with hallux osteomyelitis; joint excision, resorbable vancomycin-calcium sulfate spacer + amniotic allografts/synthetic matrix. Weekly monitoring; full closure 9 weeks, no recurrence; patient underwent kidney transplant post-healing. Demonstrates modified Masquelet with resorbable materials/biologics for infected bone defects in DFUs.
Key Highlights:
- Procedure: Spacer + biologics; weekly changes.
- Outcomes: Closure 9 weeks; no recurrence.
- Comorbidity: Successful transplant post-healing.
Keywords: modified Masquelet, resorbable cement, DFU osteomyelitis, amniotic allograft