Gunshot wounds to the foot and ankle.
Gunshot wounds to the foot and ankle can be a devastating injury. This article discusses the basic physics of ballistics and its unique role in open fracture treatment. Classification and treatment protocol are also discussed.
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Department of Podiatric Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, University Hospital, Newark, USA.
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D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005389:Firearms; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery