Recent advances in restorative surgery of extremities in leprosy.
A better understanding of the pathology and mechanisms of nerve damage has changed the plan of treatment of neuritis. A concept of "Preventive Nerve Surgery" has come up during last few years. The genesis of plantar ulcers and its presentation is better understood now. The recent developments in the treatment of paralytic deformities of hand and foot have been outlined.
Malaviya
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Central Jalma Institute for Leprosy, Agra, India.
D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D009443:Neuritis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000601:surgery; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013518:Surgery, Plastic