Stromal cell-derived factor-1 may play pivotal role in distraction-stimulated neovascularization of diabetic foot ulcer

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) has become a major medical, social and economic concern worldwide. It is highly desirable to develop promising new solutions to effectively and appropriately treat DFU. In recent years, investigators have used an innovative technology called proximal tibial cortex transverse distraction (PTCTD) to treat DFU and have achieved satisfactory results in terms of improved wound healing and circumvention of amputation as a...