Limb salvage surgery in chronic osteomyelitis : a case report

Osteomyelitis refers to an infection of the bone characterized by progressive inflammatory destruction caused by infecting microorganism. Open fracture carries the risk of developing osteomyelitis from 3 to 50% with a high amputation rate. Salvage of the limb is always a challenge and needs perse...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Hafiz AS, Mohd Yazid Bajuri, Norliyana M, Rasyidah R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2018
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/20224/1/31_ms0238_pdf_78624.pdf