Chronic plantar ulcer secondary to congenital indifference to pain
Simpson, A.; Graham, M.E.; Williams, J.
Journal of Wound Care 20(11): 540; 542
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0969-0700 PMID: 22240849 Document Number: 651639
Congenital indifference to pain (CIP) is a rare condition characterised by painless injuries beginning in early life, with normal sensory exam findings. Young people with inexplicable, painless chronic wounds may present to the plastic surgeon for surgical management. Given the young age of onset and high likelihood of postoperative failure, alternative options for closure of non-healing wounds should be considered. We present the case of a 17-year-old boy with congenital indifference to pain and successful management of his longstanding plantar ulcer.