Reconstructive Amputations of the Foot.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2021
Abstract
In the diabetic and peripheral vascular disease population there is a high risk of further amputation following a primary amputation. Amputation surgery is often approached negating the biomechanics of the lower extremity leading to complications or additional surgery. Implementing appropriate tendon balancing of stump and applying orthoplastic techniques will improve outcomes. This article introduces the basic techniques to a wider audience of foot and ankle surgeons. Specifically, this article is intended to be a descriptive guide for the use of tendon balancing and intrinsic muscle advancements in the various levels of foot amputations.
Volume
38
Issue
1
First Page
17
Last Page
29
ISSN
1558-2302
Published In/Presented At
Green, C., Plyler, D., Masadeh, S., & Bibbo, C. (2021). Reconstructive Amputations of the Foot. Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery, 38(1), 17–29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2020.08.002
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
33220742
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article
