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ArticleOrthopaedic surgery2024

Exploring the Changes in IL-6 and Related Cytokines in Angiogenesis after Tibial Transverse Transplantation in Diabetic Foot Ulcers.

Daofei Xu, Chunxia Bai, Rong Hu, Xiaoya Li, Fudie Guo, Dingwei Zhang, Bo Shi

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  1. Tibial Osteodistraction Angiogenesis for Diabetic Foot Ischemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society
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  3. [Study on effectiveness and changes in immunoglobulin levels of transverse tibial transport in treatment of Wagner grade 3-4 type 2 diabetic foot ulcer].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025
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  4. Inflammation, diabetic foot and related treatments.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025
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Daofei XuChengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0338-9430
Chunxia BaiDepartment of Orthopaedics, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang, China.
Rong HuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang, China.
Xiaoya LiDepartment of Orthopaedics, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang, China.
Fudie GuoDepartment of Orthopaedics, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang, China.
Dingwei ZhangDepartment of Orthopaedics, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang, China.
Bo ShiDepartment of Orthopaedics, Mianyang Central Hospital, Mianyang, China.

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Sichuan Medical Association Wound Disease (Taige) Special Research Project 2022TG26
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Abstract

objectiveThe transverse tibial transfer technique is employed primarily to treat diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), aiming to enhance leg circulation and promote new blood vessel growth. This technique is also beneficial for various conditions associated with poor blood flow in the lower extremities. However, there is no clear molecular mechanism to explain the relationship between the transverse tibial transfer technique and angiogenesis in patients with diabetic foot. This study aims to preliminarily explore the change of IL-6 and related cytokines in promoting angiogenesis during transverse tibial transplantation, providing a direction for future research.

methodsWe retrospectively assessed a study from April 2022 to November 2023 on 76 patients with severe DFUs at Wagner stages 3-4. Flow cytometry was used to detect the levels of 12 cytokines in serum before the operation and 3, 7, 14, 21, and 35 days after the operation. Ankle-brachial index (ABI), transcutaneous oxygen tension (TcPO

resultsIn our investigation, a total of 76 individuals participated, comprising 49 males and 27 females. These subjects had an average age of 64.7 years, with a standard deviation of 13 years. The mean ulcer healing time was 74 ± 31 days, amputation occurred in 3 patients, pin tract infection occurred in one patient (1.3%), and incision infection occurred in one patient (1.3%). By day 35 following the surgery, both the ABI and TcPO

conclusionThe transverse tibial transfer (TTT) technique is safe and efficient for managing DFUs. The wound healing time in patients who smoke or consume alcohol is statistically significant compared with that of nonsmoking and nondrinking patients. IL-6 exhibited substantial changes at various postoperative time points. Future research could investigate the role of IL-6 in tibial transverse translation.

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CytokinesDiabetic FootInterleukin-6AgedAngiogenesisFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeovascularization, PhysiologicRetrospective StudiesTibiaWound HealingCytokinesInterleukin-6AngiogenesisCytokinesDiabetic Foot UlcersPostoperative InflammationTransverse Tibial Transfer Technique

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