Digital amputations.
Digital amputations may be indicated for trauma, tumor, transplantation, infection, peripheral vascular disease, congenital deformities, and chronic pain. This article reviews indications, general principles of amputation, surgical procedures, complications, postoperative course and rehabilitation, and clinical cases.
Rosen
Ritchard C
RC
Podiatric Surgery, Holy Name Hospital, 718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666, USA. R-Rosen@mail.holyname.org
D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*