Transmetatarsal amputations.
Transmetatarsal amputation is an excellent procedure in the face of nonhealing ulceration, infection, trauma, peripheral vascular disease, and tumors. This article discusses transmetatarsal amputations, the decision-making process, timing of surgery, operative techniques, postoperative management, and salvage of the failed transmetatarsal amputation.
Wallace
George F
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Podiatry Service, University Hospital-University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 150 Bergen Street, A-226, Newark, NJ 07103, USA. WALLACGF@UMDNJ.edu
Stapleton
John J
JJ
D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000601:surgery*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012086:Reoperation; D013997:Time Factors