Author:
Wani Adil Hafeez,Mohsin Mir,Darzi Mohammed Ashraf,Zaroo Mohammed Inam,Bashir Sheikh Adil,Zargar Haroon Rashid,Rasool Altaf,Bijli Mohammed Akram,Dar Hameedullah,Farooq Peerzada Omar,Ahmed Sheikh Tariq
Abstract
Abstract
Background
We report a case of a 15 year old young female who suffered autoamputation of left mid foot and four digits of right foot following repeated application of snow to relieve the pain in her frost bitten feet.
Case presentation
The sociodemographic background, cause, resulting injury and subsequent management are discussed.
Conclusion
Such injuries are relatively rare but awareness of the risk of this type of injury is important.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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