Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 45, Issue 1 , Pages 20-24 , January 2006

Intramedullary Compressive Nail Fixation for the Treatment of Severe Charcot Deformity of the Ankle and Rear Foot

  • Carlo Caravaggi, MD

      Affiliations

    • Centre for the Study and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Pathology.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Carlo Caravaggi, MD, Via Trezzo D’Adda 4, 20144 Milan, Italy
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  • Marzio Cimmino, MD

      Affiliations

    • Orthopedic Department.
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  • Sebastiano Caruso, MD

      Affiliations

    • Orthopedic Department.
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  • Sergio Dalla Noce, MD

      Affiliations

    • Orthopedic Department.

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PII: S1067-2516(05)00647-2

doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2005.10.003

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 45, Issue 1 , Pages 20-24 , January 2006

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