Soft Tissue Reconstruction Strategy of Spontaneous Calcaneal Fracture in a Patient with Diabetic Penetrating Foot Ulcer

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal's area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for researchers?

A: Very good

Abstract & Keywords

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A: Excellent

Goal

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A: Very good

Structure

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A: Very good

Tools and Methods

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A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

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A: Very good

Comments:

The case description is adequate. The Introduction lays down the basics for taking up the present study. The Discussion section aptly discusses about the rarity of spontaneous calcaneal fractures in patients suffering from diabetic polyneuropathy, stating that they are often classified as not curable and therefore in the large part end with amputation. The report is well supported with briefly explained figures. The Conclusions are consistent with the evidence presented in this article.

Literature

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A: Very good

Author's knowledge

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A: Very good

Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Very good

Writing style

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A: Very good

Further comments on the paper

Comments: This case report presents the case of a 61-year-old diabetic female patient suffering from a calcaneal ulcer and a consequent pathological fracture of the calcaneus. The limb of the patient was managed to be saved by obtaining the complete rehabilitation of autonomous walking. This study holds significance as spontaneous pathologic fractures of the calcaneum in diabetic patients is rarely described in the literature.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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