Pirogow’s Amputation: A Modification of the Operation Method

Introduction. Pirogow’s amputation at the ankle presents a valuable alternative to lower leg amputation for patients with the corresponding indications. Although this method offers the ability to stay mobile without the use of a prosthesis, it is rarely performed. This paper proposes a modification...

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Main Authors: M. Bueschges, T. Muehlberger, K. L. Mauss, J. C. Bruck, C. Ottomann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Advances in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/460792