Partial calcanectomy (PC) can be performed to treat chronic heel ulcers in patients with calcaneal osteomyelitis. Patients undergoing PC often have multiple comorbidities, limited mobility, and face high risk of major limb amputation. This study examined the extent of vascular diagnostic testing and interventions as well as long-term outcomes in patients undergoing PC.
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