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Autologous Microfractured and Purified Adipose Tissue for Arthroscopic Management of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus
Published on: January 23, 2018
Salvage or amputation after complex foot and ankle trauma
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, USA.
Abstract:
A treating surgeon must take all the aforementioned ideas and principles into consideration, make a reasoned decision in the first hour of patient evaluation, and proceed with the chosen treatment. When functional salvage is not thought to be possible, it is better simply to let the patient and family know, then proceed directly to the best possible reconstructive amputation. This approach saves the patient, family, friends, and treatment team an enormous amount of anguish and allows for the earliest possible acceptance and positive approach to rehabilitation.
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