title: Chopart's amputation: a 10-year case study.
abstract: The purpose of this case study was to review the 10-year outcome of a patient with a history of diabetes, pedal osteomyelitis, and peripheral vascular disease, who underwent a Chopart's amputation of the right foot. Key evaluative elements to consider for long-term success of any amputation include the vascular status of the foot, control of infection, adequate soft tissue coverage, biomechanics associated with amputation, the metabolic challenge of amputation, and the psychosocial consequences linked to loss of a limb. The results of the case study show that Chopart's amputation is an excellent limb salvage surgical option that can achieve beneficial long-term outcomes in properly selected patients.
authors.affiliation: College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA.
authors.forename: Robert M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Yoho
authors.forename: Paul K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Jennifer A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Gerres
authors.forename: Scot
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Freschi
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D003646:Debridement; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000150:complications / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D023821:Limb Salvage; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome