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Background
Plantar toe ulcers are a challenging surgical problem. There are several methods for reconstruction, but no attention has been given to the preservation of sensation. This report proposes a method to provide protective sensation for the reconstructed area.
Patients and Methods
The ulcers of seven patients ranged from 2 × 3 to 7 × 3 cm with defects of the plantar first toe and distal...