title: Partial calcanectomy in the treatment of chronic heel ulceration.
abstract: Chronic decubitus ulceration of the heels is a common condition encountered by podiatric physicians, especially in diabetic patients. Very often these ulcerations can progress to osteomyelitis of the calcaneus. Many times, this in turn leads to a below-the-knee amputation. A partial calcanectomy is a viable alternative to below-the-knee amputation. A more functional limb both mechanically and cosmetically is achieved, and the morbidity and mortality associated with the calcanectomy is less than with a below-the-knee amputation. A brief overview of the history and outcomes associated with this procedure is outlined and a case utilizing a partial calcanectomy is presented.
authors.affiliation: American College of Healthcare Executives, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Lakewood, CA, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lehmann
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hodor
mesh_terms: D002111:Calcaneus / Q000601:surgery*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods