#2 toe amputation. Middle aged obese, diabetic, ESRD patient | Figure 1

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#2 toe amputation. Middle aged obese, diabetic, ESRD patient. Ulcer on #2 toe turned necrotic. Toe removed with #11 blade and fine dissection scissors. Ligaments and bone removed with rongeurs and vessels cauterized with bovie.

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