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Open Infected Seymour Fracture

Alexander S. Zolotov

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical Center, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia

Correspondence to: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical Center, Far Eastern Federal University, Sukhanova 8, Vladivostok 690001, Russia Tel: +79147068784, Fax: +74232432315

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https://doi.org/10.1142/S2424835519720196Cited by:2 (Source: Crossref)

Abstract

One of the serious complications of Seymour fractures is infection. A 24-year-old male presented with the open infected distal phalanx fracture of the middle finger. Wound debridement, irrigation, use of antibiotics and external fixation with the aid of mini-Ilizarov provided a resolution to the infectious process and enabled us to achieve a stable osseous union in correct position.

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