Microvascular Transfer of Free Tissue for Closure of Bone Wounds of the Distal Lower Extremity

4 February 1982

journal article
research article
Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine

Vol. 306 (5) , 253-257
https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm198202043060501

Abstract

Extensive compound fractures of the distal lower extremity may result in chronic infection of the deep tissues and bone if primary healing does not occur. Treatment may require several operations and prolonged hospitalization.

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