Emmanouil D. Stamatis, Mark S. Myerson
Abstract
When hardware used to repair calcaneus fractures must be removed, the exposure using the original incision can be tedious due to scarring. The technique described here facilitates relatively easy and safe implant removal without the risk of wound complications.
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When hardware used to repair calcaneus fractures must be removed, the exposure using the original incision can be tedious due to scarring. The technique described here facilitates relatively easy and safe implant removal without the risk of wound complications.
Key concepts: Medicine, Calcaneus, Percutaneous, Internal fixation, Surgery, Reduction (mathematics), Implant, Fixation (population genetics)