External fixation for lower limb salvage: an issue of foot and ankle clinics

External fixation is a popular technique in fracture healing; they are quick and easy with a small risk of infection. With the rising prevalence of lower extremity amputation among patients with diabetes, it's more vital than ever tohave a thorough understanding of limb salvage procedures. This issue covers external fixation of the lower limb in a variety of circumstances, including complications and resolutions, salvage of Charcot foot and ankle, osteomyelitis,wound healing, war injuries and the future of external fixation.

• ISBN: 978-1-4160-5812-0
• Editorial: Saunders
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 240
• Fecha Publicación: 02/06/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés