title: Combination of negative pressure wound therapy and hyalomatrix application for soft tissue defect of the great toe.
abstract: Soft tissue defect of the hallux can be particularly difficult to manage because of the absence of local muscle tissue for coverage. The author presents his experience of a combination therapy for severe posttraumatic soft tissue defect of the hallux in a young patient.
authors: Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey. ykenanc@yahoo.com
authors: Yusuf Kenan
authors: YK
authors: Coban
mesh_terms: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000293:Adolescent; D006214:Hallux / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D054843:Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid