Orthotic and prosthetic devices in partial foot amputations.
With advanced surgical techniques and orthotic, as well as prosthetic devices, partial foot amputations have become a viable alternative. Orthotics can help restore stability, maintain support, and protect function of the residual limb. The authors discuss orthotic and prosthetic management of patients who have undergone toe amputations; ray amputations; transmetatarsal, Lisfranc-, or Chopart-level amputations.
Philbin
T M
TM
Section of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Leyes
M
M
Sferra
J J
JJ
Donley
B G
BG
D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000601:surgery; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery