Adipose tissue allograft for the management of a pre‐ulcerative plantar lesion in a diabetic neuropathic patient

Abstract

Key Clinical Message This case describes a minimally invasive implantation of cryopreserved human adipose tissue allograft (CAT) in a diabetic neuropathic patient with a pre‐ulcerative plantar lesion. No re‐ulceration or adverse events have occurred out to 9 months. CAT provides healthcare providers with an option to manage patients at risk for plantar ulcers.

Keywords

• adipose tissue
• allograft
• diabetic
• fat pad
• neuropathic
• plantar ulcer