Citation

Donate G, Emerick Salas R, Naidu D, Mannari RJ, Ghurani R, Payne WG, Robson MC. Int. J. Low. Extrem. Wounds 2008; 7(1): 41-44.

Affiliation

Institute for Tissue Regeneration, Repair and Rehabilitation, Department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL 33744, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1534734607313914

PMID

18372270

Abstract

Animal bite injuries to humans are relatively common, however, bite injuries to the lower extremity and more specifically the foot are relatively uncommon. Foot injuries, once infected, may lead to further complications, such as soft tissue loss, bone loss, and the need for amputation. Patients with preexisting medical conditions, such as peripheral vascular disease and diabetes, are especially at risk for such complications. In this article, 2 recent cases are detailed and the literature to examine these injuries of the foot is reviewed.

Keywords: Animal Bites; Dog Bites

Language: en