Comparison of tibial cortex transverse transport and free anterolateral thigh perforator flap in the treatment of severe diabetic foot ulcers: a retrospective study

TTT demonstrated superior therapeutic efficacy to ALTPF in the management of severe DFU. TTT offered advantages including shorter operative time, reduced blood loss, lower transfusion and complication rates, higher healing rate, and better functional recovery. However, further randomized controlled trials are warranted to validate these findings.