Modification of the Syme amputation to prevent postoperative heel pad migration.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2013
Abstract
The Syme amputation (ankle disarticulation level amputation) can be a valuable procedure for properly selected patients but might be underused owing to the problem of postoperative migration of the heel pad cushion. The present report presents a modification of the Syme amputation technique to prevent postoperative heel pad migration. The technique was performed in 12 patients, most of whom were male patients with diabetic foot infections. At an average follow-up of 7 years, the soft tissue cushion remained in a stable position, without ulceration. Also, patient satisfaction was high with the Syme level of amputation using the modified technique.
Volume
52
Issue
6
First Page
766
Last Page
770
ISSN
1542-2224
Published In/Presented At
Bibbo C. (2013). Modification of the Syme amputation to prevent postoperative heel pad migration. The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 52(6), 766–770. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2013.07.006
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
24021266
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article