Transmetatarsal amputations

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2005 Jul;22(3):365-84. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2005.03.011.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amputation, Surgical / methods*
  • Foot Diseases / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Metatarsal Bones / surgery*
  • Metatarsus / surgery*
  • Patient Selection
  • Postoperative Care
  • Reoperation
  • Time Factors