Limb salvage in the setting of calcaneal osteomyelitis and pathologic fracture: A case report with a 15-year follow-up

Limb salvage in the setting of calcaneal osteomyelitis and pathologic fracture: A case report with a 15-year follow-up

Calcaneal osteomyelitis is a condition that presents a particular challenge to the foot and ankle surgeon with respect to viable options for limb preservation. Limb salvage coupled with functionality is of paramount importance to active, diabetic patients in the face of a more proximal amputation su...

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Main Authors: Paula Gangopadhyay, DPM, FACFAS, D. Scot Malay, DPM, MSCE, FACFAS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases
Subjects:
Amputation
Diabetes
Limb salvage
Osteomyelitis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667396721000239

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