Resection osteotomy for calcaneus flattening after micro-surgical flap: technical note

Resection osteotomy for calcaneus flattening after micro-surgical flap: technical note

ABSTRACT An open fracture of the calcaneus with loss of substance is a challenging injury and requires specialized care, involves high costs, and demands attention despite its lower incidence. The main complications are osteomyelitis, pressure ulcers, and fistulas, as well as pain conditions in the...

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Main Authors: Mário Yoshihide Kuwae, Edegmar Nunes Costa, Ricardo Pereira da Silva, Alexandre Daher Albieri, Frederico Barra de Moraes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia
Series:Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia
Subjects:
Fractures, open
Calcaneus
Orthopedic procedures/methods
Surgical flaps
Osteotomy/methods
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