title: Chopart amputation with percutaneous heel cord lengthening.
abstract: When amputation becomes necessary in a patient with peripheral vascular disease, it is important to preserve as much tissue as possible to preserve maximum function. This is especially important because the other extremity may have similar involvement in the future. With appropriate care, an amputation at the Chopart (calcaneocuboid-talonavicular) level can give a good functional result.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCLA School of Medicine.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Lieberman
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Jacobs
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Goldstock
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Durham
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Fuchs
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D003925:Diabetic Angiopathies / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005545:Forefoot, Human / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D005734:Gangrene / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D012775:Shoes