2020
The Role of Lower Extremity Amputation in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
Kim TI, Mena C, Sumpio BE. The Role of Lower Extremity Amputation in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia. International Journal Of Angiology 2020, 29: 149-155. PMID: 32904807, PMCID: PMC7458760, DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1710075.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronic limb-threatening ischemiaImproved limb salvage ratesChronic limb threatening ischemiaRole of amputationLimb salvage rateLimb threatening ischemiaLimb-threatening ischemiaPeripheral artery diseaseLower Extremity AmputationMajor amputationPrimary amputationArtery diseaseLimb salvageSalvage rateExtremity amputationImproved careLimb lossSevere formMultidisciplinary teamAmputationRevascularizationIschemiaPatientsHigh rateSalvage
2019
Strategies for Leg Amputation in Patients with Charcot’s Arthropathy
Chen J, Sumpio B. Strategies for Leg Amputation in Patients with Charcot’s Arthropathy. 2019, 195-203. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-17918-6_16.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNegative pressure wound therapyCharcot arthropathyMajor lower extremity amputationChallenging disease processLower extremity amputationPressure wound therapyProper wound healingExtremity amputationLeg amputationWound healing processWound therapyDisease processAmputationArthropathyWound healingPatientsLimbSpecial considerationEdemaHypervascularityPathophysiologyTherapyIntroduction to the Infected Foot: Limb Salvage Pathway and Algorithm
Edmonds M, Sumpio B, Petrova N. Introduction to the Infected Foot: Limb Salvage Pathway and Algorithm. 2019, 391-395. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-17918-6_31.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiabetic footInfected footDiabetic foot clinicDiabetic foot patientsDiabetic foot careLower extremity amputationSymptoms of infectionNeuroischaemic footCharcot footFoot clinicFoot infectionsFoot careFoot patientsNeuropathic footExtremity amputationEarly diagnosisWound careRapid onsetMedical emergencyAccessible careTimely interventionTissue necrosisNatural historyInfectionCare
2015
Surgical Treatment Principles for Diabetic Wounds Complicated by Osteomyelitis
Gates L, Blume P, Sumpio B. Surgical Treatment Principles for Diabetic Wounds Complicated by Osteomyelitis. 2015, 99-111. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-18926-0_10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLower extremity amputationExtremity amputationSubsequent lower extremity amputationEradication of osteomyelitisOverall surgical treatmentSurgical reconstruction strategiesSurgical treatment principlesSoft tissue infectionsDiabetic osteomyelitisAdjuvant therapyOverall morbidityDevastating complicationRevascularization techniquesFoot ulcerationLimb preservationSurgical treatmentTissue infectionsSurgical eradicationTreatment principlesDiabetic woundsOsteomyelitisFunctioning limbDevastating mortalityTissue reconstructionAmputation
2010
The Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination is a significant predictor of the risk of foot ulceration and amputation in patients with diabetes mellitus
Feng Y, Schlösser FJ, Sumpio BE. The Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination is a significant predictor of the risk of foot ulceration and amputation in patients with diabetes mellitus. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2010, 53: 220-226.e5. PMID: 20692793, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2010.06.100.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSemmes-Weinstein monofilament examinationLower extremity amputationDiabetes mellitusFoot ulcerationRelative riskMonofilament examinationDiabetic footPrognostic valueRisk of LEADiabetic peripheral neuropathyMEDLINE/PubMed databasePrognosis of patientsDiabetic foot ulcerationPublication date restrictionsEvidence-based toolsIndependent predictorsMajor complicationsPeripheral neuropathyPatient selectionExtremity amputationAbsolute riskDate restrictionsPrognostic studiesCurrent evidenceUlceration
2009
The Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination as a screening tool for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Feng Y, Schlösser FJ, Sumpio BE. The Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination as a screening tool for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2009, 50: 675-682.e1. PMID: 19595541, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2009.05.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSemmes-Weinstein monofilament examinationDiabetic peripheral neuropathyNerve conduction studiesNegative predictive valuePositive predictive valueDiagnostic valueMonofilament examinationPeripheral neuropathyDiabetes mellitusPredictive valueLower extremity amputationRisk of ulcerationPublication date restrictionsCurrent literatureReference testConduction studiesExtremity amputationPlantar aspectDate restrictionsCurrent evidenceFifth metatarsalGreat toePubMed databaseEarly interventionIndependent investigators