Selective resection of the bone with preservation of soft tissues (“empty toe technique”) combined with negative pressure wound therapy for treatment of osteomyelitis of the great toe - a case report
Diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) is a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, and one that is difficult to treat. In many cases of DFU, chronic osteomyelitis occurs in the foot. The present paper describes the course of treatment for chronic osteomyelitis of the great toe with metatarsophalangeal a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Medigent Foundation
2018-09-01
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| Series: | Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Journal |
| Online Access: | https://www.npwtj.com/index.php/npwtj/article/view/42 |