Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis (DFO) has been described as one of the factor that can interrupt the healing process of a Diabetic FootUlcer (DFU). It shows that it has a signifcant correlation with lower limb amputation. One of the methods to treat this condition isby virtual amputation in which the infected bone is debrided with the ulcer site and the wound has a better chance to heal faster.This also shortens the duration of antibiotic course. We present a case series consisting of six patients that have been treated withvirtual amputation from June 2017 till August 2017. These patients were treated by removing part of the osteomyelitic bone anddead tissues. Although there is no bone to support but the surrounding soft tissue coverage helps to maintain the confguration ofthe affected part in which it retained good appearance, cosmetically.
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