Application in a Limb Salvage with Exposed Bone
John C. Lawlor, DPM
Podiatric Surgeon – Associates in Medicine and Surgery Southwest Florida
Intra-op
No Recurrence at One Year Follow-up
Results
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- Fully epithelialized at week 17
- No complications
- No recurrence as of 15-months
- One application of Myriad Matrix
Patient details
50-year-old male
Medical history
Uncontrolled diabetes with peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, and acute osteomyelitis
Case details
- Infection initially managed with urgent I&D and antibiotic therapy
- Applied Myriad Matrix (3-Layer) hydrated in situ with saline and blood and secured with non-absorbable suture
Application photos
Intra-op
- Applied Myriad Matrix (3-Layer) hydrated in situ with saline and blood and secured with nonabsorbable suture
Week 2
- Myriad integrating
- Care taken to leave graft intact and rehydrated
Week 4
- Myriad continues to integrate
- Care taken to leave graft intact and rehydrated
Week 8
- Myriad integrated
- Exposed bone covered and depth filled
Week 12
- Significant epithelialization
One year Follow-up
- Fully epithelialized at 17 weeks
- No complications
- No recurrence as of 15-months
Results may vary. Dr. Lawlor has a consultancy agreement with Aroa Biosurgery Limited.
