title: The modified Chopart's amputation.
abstract: A modified Chopart's amputation has been designed to overcome the complications of the traditional Chopart's amputation of plantar flexion and skin breakdown over the anterior talus and calcaneus. The modifications are: (1) contouring of the talus and calcaneus; (2) transfer of the anterior and posterior tibialis tendons and the extensor communis and hallucis to the neck of the talus and sustentaculum tali; (3) anterior advancement of the plantar flap; and (4) lengthening of the tendo Achillis. This procedure has been performed in a prospective manner on eight feet in six children. An average 3.5-year follow-up term has not revealed any complications. The modified Chopart's procedure appears to be a functional, useful amputation for children requiring foot ablation secondary to congenital malformations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Children's Hospital, Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, Canada.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Letts
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pyper
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000601:surgery*