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Ulcer Characteristics and post-operative outcomes.
| Heel ulcer with OM (N = 24) | Heel ulcer without OM (N = 6) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean ulcer size in cm2 (Range) | 15.4 (0.9–52.4) | 14 (0.6–41.5) |
| Presence of associated calcaneal fracture | 3 | 0 |
| Ulcer healing achieved | 9 | 5 |
| Recurrence of ulcer | 4 | 1 |
| Major Amputation | 1 | 0 |
| Death within 1 year | 2 | 0 |
| Total death in follow up period | 9 | 2 |
