Novel Use of Active Leptospermum Honey for Ringed Fixator Pin Site Care in Diabetic Charcot Deformity Patients
Open reduction with external fixation (OREF) utilizing fine wire ringed fixators for correction of cbarot deformity has gained popularity over the past decade. Pin site infections are a well-documented complication of external fixation as a driver of escalating health care cost. We aimed to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of a novel method of pin site care utilizing active leptospermumhoney-impregnated dressing (MediHoney) in diabetic patients undergoing deformity correction with OREF.