The landmine foot: its description and management.
The injuries of 54 patients involved in landmine explosions are described. In 72 per cent the injuries affected the mid- and hindfoot. Of these injuries, 67 per cent were open fractures involving the calcaneus. The injury resulted in the 'landmine foot', an entity not previously described. Its clinical features and orthotic management are described. The prognosis of 'landmine foot' was generally favourable in this Third World setting, with adequate rehabilitation provided by a customized surgical boot.
Oshakati State Hospital, Owambo, Namibia.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000473:pathology; D018409:Foot Injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000473:pathology; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000473:pathology; D009276:Namibia; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011859:Radiography; D012775:Shoes