Strumpell Tibial Phenomenon

Strüppel Tibial phenomenon is a process of prolonged wound healing in patients with diabetic foot. This phenomenon is named after the German surgeon Gustav Strumel, who first described it in 1904. Strumpel himself is the author of the book “Tibial Ulcers and Purulent Fistulas” (Leiden, 1897), which was published 29 years earlier in a work devoted to this phenomenon.

The causes of this phenomenon are deep damage to the skin or soft tissues of the foot, which cause a prolonged inflammatory process and a disproportionate response of the body to infection. Patients with Tibial phenomenon may suffer for a long time from pain, swelling, infection and purulent inflammation in the wound, which complicates the healing process and treatment. In some cases, this can lead to difficulties in maintaining a normal life for patients and even put them in dangerous situations.

Strüppel's phenomenon can be caused by a variety of factors, including diabetes, foot injury, overuse of the feet, side effects of medications, and other reasons. Treatment of tibial phenomenon may include various methods, such as infection prevention, antibiotic therapy, the use of prostheses and reconstructive surgeries.

However, patients with Tibial phenomena need to recognize and accept that the healing process can take a long time and require patience and perseverance. This will help avoid possible complications associated with infection or other medical problems.

It is important to remember that the most important step in the treatment of Tibial phenomena is early diagnosis and correct treatment tactics to minimize the negative consequences of the problem and give the patient a chance for a full recovery.