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Aggressive early reconstruction in open foot trauma: a case report

Bryan A Sagray1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics/Podiatry Division, Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA. bryan.sagray@gmail.com

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
|January 19, 2013
PubMed
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Prompt surgical intervention for open lower extremity fracture-dislocations is crucial. This case highlights successful treatment of a first ray injury using debridement, stabilization, and reconstruction for optimal limb function.

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