The Lisfranc Amputation: A More Reliable Level of Amputation With Proper Intraoperative Tendon Balancing.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2017
Abstract
Traditional transmetatarsal amputations are a reliable level of amputation. However, amputations at the Lisfranc level have met with limited success owing to improper biomechanics resulting from tendon imbalance, ultimately leading to foot deformity positions and an unstable soft tissue envelope with ensuing skin breakdown, infection, and below-the-knee amputation. We describe proper tendon rebalancing that results in improved biomechanics and a more reliable and stable amputation at the more proximal Lisfranc level.
Volume
56
Issue
4
First Page
824
Last Page
826
ISSN
1542-2224
Published In/Presented At
Greene, C. J., & Bibbo, C. (2017). The Lisfranc Amputation: A More Reliable Level of Amputation With Proper Intraoperative Tendon Balancing. The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 56(4), 824–826. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2017.01.054
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
28633785
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article