A Functional Chopart's Amputation With Tendon Transfers.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2021
Abstract
Generally, forefoot osteomyelitis is treated with a reliable level of amputation such as at the transmetatarsal level. However, when osteomyelitis extends proximal to the midfoot and presents with significant peripheral arterial disease, it is generally thought that the next best functional level of amputation is a transtibial amputation. This is mostly in part due to the high failure rate of Chopart's amputations which can be attributed to poor biomechanical and tendon balancing. We present a new technique of tendon balancing with a Chopart's amputation that results in optimized ambulatory function, durable soft tissue envelope of amputation, and successful limb salvage.
Volume
60
Issue
1
First Page
213
Last Page
217
ISSN
1542-2224
Published In/Presented At
Green, C. J., Bibbo, C., McArdle, A., & Knight, C. (2021). A Functional Chopart's Amputation With Tendon Transfers. The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 60(1), 213–217. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2020.08.019
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
32981826
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article
