Complications following midfoot amputation in neuropathic and dysvascular feet.
A review of 64 midfoot amputations performed between 1980 and 1985 revealed that complications occurred in 42% of the series. These included early wound dehiscence and late re-ulceration after the patient began walking again. By providing aggressive management and appropriate local revisions, 84% of the original group's limbs were salvaged at a functionally significant level. These findings underscore the fact that midfoot amputation requires diligent immediate and long-term follow-up if an acceptable success rate is to be achieved.
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D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005734:Gangrene / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000601:surgery*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000209:etiology