Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 5 , Pages 489.e1-489.e4 , September 2010

Late Hematogenous Infection of First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Replacement: A Case Presentation

  • Paul A. Stone, DPM, FACFAS

      Affiliations

    • Director of Podiatric Research, Presbyterian St. Lukes, Greenwood Village, CO
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Esther S. Barnes, DPM, Presbyterian St. Lukes, 1719 E. 19th Ave, Denver, Colorado 80218.
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  • Esther S. Barnes, DPM

      Affiliations

    • Third-year Medical Student, Presbyterian St. Lukes, Greenwood Village, CO
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  • Thomas Savage, DPM, FACFAS

      Affiliations

    • Attending Physician, Presbyterian St. Lukes, Greenwood Village, CO
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  • Matthew Paden, DPM, FACFAS

      Affiliations

    • Director of Residency Education, Presbyterian St. Lukes, Greenwood Village, CO

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PII: S1067-2516(10)00056-6

doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2010.02.016

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 5 , Pages 489.e1-489.e4 , September 2010

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