title: A lateral approach to below knee amputation.
abstract: A lateral approach for below knee amputation, with excision of a segment of the fibula and preliminary division of the tendocalcaneous led to a better exposure of all compartments of the leg.
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*