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Case #9 -
A 62 year-old man with pain and swelling of foot

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
8.) What is the surgical management of this patient?

Surgical management requires debridement of all devitalized tissue and drainage of all infected fascial compartments. Any localized abscess should be drained. Amputation may be required for uncontrolled infection and/or osteomyelitis.

 
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