Permanent antibiotic impregnated intramedullary nail in diabetic limb salvage: a case report and literature review

Managing complications after attempted hind foot and ankle arthrodesis with intramedullary nail fixation is a challenge. This situation becomes more problematic in the patient with diabetes mellitus and multiple comorbidities. Infection and subsequent osteomyelitis can be a devastating, limb threate...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Woods, Jason B., Lowery, Nicholas J., Burns, Patrick R.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Co-Action Publishing 2012
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3284274/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22396833
http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/dfa.v3i0.11908

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3284274/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22396833
http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/dfa.v3i0.11908

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