Staged reconstruction of the hallux for infected non-union using bulk autograft and a customized implant: Case report

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Contributors

  • Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos - , Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP (Author)
  • Eduardo Araujo Pires - , Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP (Author)
  • Fabio Correa Fonseca - , Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (Author)
  • Cesar de Cesar-Netto - , University of Iowa (Author)
  • Elijah Christian Auch - , University of Iowa (Author)
  • Stefan Rammelt - , University Center for Orthopedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery (Author)

Abstract

This case report illustrates the outcome of a deep infection following internal fixation of a fracture of the big toe. Hallux amputation could be avoided through staged salvage procedure. This paper can assist readers on how to effectively and safely recognize and treat this type of injury.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)102031
JournalThe foot
Volume56
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 85152539660

Keywords

Keywords

  • Humans, Hallux/surgery, Autografts, Fractures, Bone, Fracture Fixation, Internal, Transplantation, Autologous