CLINICAL CASE | Diabetic Foot with Complications
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CLINICAL CASE | Diabetic Foot with Complications in San Diego
68-year-old male
Above-knee amputation (May 2023) due to diabetic foot. Quit smoking. Type 2 diabetes for 23 years with poor treatment adherence.
Initial visit February 2024:
With an ischemic toe wound evolving for 2 months. Started anti-ischemic protocol + scheduled wound care. 10 days later, signs of infection → started fosfomycin → improved. Months later, reinfection → treated with moxifloxacin → good response.
🛑 Patient missed follow-ups, returned in November post-op:
toe amputation performed at IMSS. Surgical wound healed well. Autologous graft placed → successful integration.
📍 Meanwhile, a new heel wound appeared (secondary complication). Currently under treatment with good progress, but not yet discharged.
Key takeaway:
Diabetic foot is a chronic condition—not just a wound. It requires ongoing care, patient commitment, and prevention of new injuries.

