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Chronic Osteomyelitis
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Chronic osteomyelitis is a condition in which bone is infected by bacteria and inflammation persists for a long time. It most often occurs after an open fracture (a fracture in which the bone is exposed to the outside). It is difficult to treat and often recurs, so care at a specialized medical institution is important.2026-06-26
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Lower Extremity Reconstruction
#lower extremity reconstruction, #flap surgery, #skin grafting, #microsurgery, #amputation
Lower extremity reconstruction is surgery that restores a severely injured leg — damaged by trauma or disease — without amputation. Evaluation by a plastic and reconstructive surgery specialist is essential to determine whether the leg can be saved.2026-06-26