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Studies on implant removal and the portion of implant removal from the foot-ankle and lower leg region
| Study (year) | N of cases | N of IR FAL (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Raahave (1967) [4] | 269 | 109 (41) |
| Richards (1992) [5] | 88 | 25 (28) |
| Sanderson (1992) [6] | 188 | 92 (49) |
| Minkowitz (2007) [7] | 60 | 42 (70) |
| Vos (2012) [2] | 284 | 89 (31) |
| Backes (2015) [8] | 512 | 404 (79) |
N; Number, IR; implant removal, FAL; foot- ankle or lower leg.
