Transverse Tibial Bone Transport in "No Option" Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia: A Pilot Study

Summary

Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is a serious condition that happens when blood flow to the legs or feet is severely reduced. This can lead to constant pain, wounds that don't heal, infections, and in some cases, the need for amputation. Some people with CLTI have such severe artery disease that doctors are unable to restore blood flow using standard treatments like surgery or stents. For these patients, major amputation may be the only remaining option. This study aims to test a new surgical technique called transverse tibial bone transport, which has been shown in some previous small studies to help improve blood flow and promote healing of wounds in the legs and feet. These early studies suggest that the procedure may help wounds heal better and reduce the need for amputation in people with severe circulation problems. This research will help us learn more about how safe and effective this technique is for patients who have no other treatment options other than amputation.

Eligibility

Age range

18–95 years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

No

Interventions

• Procedure
  Transverse Tibial Bone Transport

  Tibial tibial bone transport is a novel surgical procedure that involves the gradual movement of a bone segment in order to improve perfusion and tissue healing.

• Device
  TrueLok Elevate

  This device is used to move the bone segment as a part of the tibial bone transport surgery.

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