Ankle fracture and necrotizing fasciitis: a common fracture and a dreadful complication

R. Vitiello, F.V. Segala, M.S. Oliva, M. Cauteruccio, C. Novarese, C. Perisano, G. Maccauro, M. Fantoni

Article ID: 5712
Vol 34, Issue 3S2, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha5712
Received: 9 July 2020; Accepted: 9 July 2020; Available online: 9 July 2020; Issue release: 9 July 2020

Abstract

Necrotizing fasciitis is a dreadful complication of the soft tissue. This pathology could be triggered by many factors, such as a fracture. We present a case of case of a necrotizing fasciitis in ankle fracture.


Keywords

ankle fracture;necrotizing fasciitis;clostridium perfringens


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