Rare case of disseminated rhinosporidiosis with chronic osteomyelitis of the calcaneum treated by a simple technique of negative pressure wound therapy
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-221786
Abstract: Occurrence of nasal, cutaneous and disseminated rhinosporidiosis in the same patient is uncommon and involvement of calcaneum is rare. Rhinosporidial osteomyelitis is treated surgically, but multiple recurrences and local spread are common. Many a times,… read more here.
Keywords: calcaneum; case; calcaneum treated; osteomyelitis calcaneum ... See more keywords
Arthroscopic management of a cavitated calcaneum following gunshot injury
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DOI: 10.1177/14604086211066376
Abstract: We report a 35 year old man who sustained a close range through and through gunshot injury to his calcaneum causing a comminuted cavitated fracture with contamination from his socks and shoe. He was successfully… read more here.
Keywords: gunshot injury; calcaneum; arthroscopic; arthroscopic management ... See more keywords
Calcaneal Fractures – Should We or Should We not Operate?
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DOI: 10.4103/ortho.ijortho_555_17
Abstract: The best treatment for displaced, intraarticular fractures of the calcaneum remains controversial. Surgical treatment of these injuries is challenging and have a considerable learning curve. Studies comparing operative with nonoperative treatment including randomized trials and… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; calcaneum; operate calcaneal; treatment ... See more keywords
Crush Fractures of the Anterior end of Calcaneum
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DOI: 10.4103/ortho.ijortho_575_17
Abstract: The anterior end of calcaneum fractures can present as inversion injuries, stress fractures or as a part of displaced intraarticular calcaneum fracture. Rarely, these may occur due to abduction injury from a laterally directed force… read more here.
Keywords: calcaneum; anterior end; crush fractures; end calcaneum ... See more keywords