Forefoot amputation in rheumatoid arthritis.
Five patients with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis underwent transmetatarsal amputation. Operative indications were severe pain on walking, marked deformity of the forefoot, and no effect of conservative treatment. After a median follow-up time of 7 (1-12) years, 4 patients had no pain, all patients could wear normal shoes, and the gait was significantly improved without imbalance.
Andersen
J A
JA
Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.
Klåborg
K E
KE
D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005545:Forefoot, Human / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography