Transmetatarsal Amputations.

Publication/Presentation Date

7-1-2005

Abstract

Transmetatarsal amputation is an excellent procedure in the face of nonhealing ulceration, infection, trauma, peripheral vascular disease, and tumors. This article discusses transmetatarsal amputations, the decision-making process, timing of surgery, operative techniques, postoperative management, and salvage of the failed transmetatarsal amputation.

Volume

22

Issue

3

First Page

365

Last Page

384

ISSN

0891-8422

Disciplines

Other Medical Specialties | Surgery

PubMedID

15978407

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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