The management of healing problems in the dysvascular amputee.
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چکیده
This paper outlines the management of the dysvascular amputee . The surgical techniques and postoperat ive care that would prevent wound healing problems are described. The t rea tment of patients with established wound healing problems is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Prosthetics and orthotics international
دوره 6 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1982