Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria Degli Angeli

Diabetic Calcaneal Osteomyelitis: Outcomes Before and After the Introduction of Bone Graft Substitutes—A Retrospective Cohort Study

Background: Calcaneal osteomyelitis is a severe form of diabetic foot osteomyelitis associated with poor healing, major amputation, and increased mortality. Evidence on the use of bone graft substitutes in this setting remains limited. Methods: We conducted a retrospective single...