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|May 17, 2014
Abstract:
The salvage of an exposed and infected knee prosthesis is reported. The coverage by means of a gastrocnemius myocutaneous flap resulted in good healing and prevented removal of the prosthesis, arthrodesis, and subsequent severe walking disability.

