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Transmetatarsal amputation. A successful approach to limb salvage
1Podiatry Section, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Lebanon, PA 17042.
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
|March 1, 1992
Summary
Transmetatarsal amputations of the foot demonstrate an 83.3% healing rate. This study assessed outcomes, function, and complications in 39 patients undergoing these foot amputations.
Area of Science:
- Podiatric surgery
- Orthopedic surgery
- Vascular surgery
Background:
- Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) is a surgical procedure for severe foot pathology.
- Outcomes and long-term complications require thorough evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of transmetatarsal and midfoot amputations.
- To analyze patient demographics, predisposing factors, and functional results.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 42 transmetatarsal and midfoot amputations.
- Data collected from 1984 to 1990 at the Lebanon Veterans Health Administration Medical Center.
- Analysis included demographics, amputation level, outcome, function, and complications.
Main Results:
- An overall healing rate of 83.3% was observed.
- Average hospital stay was 35.7 days.
- Average follow-up duration was 30.2 months.
Conclusions:
- Transmetatarsal amputation is a viable procedure with a good healing rate.
- Further analysis of functional outcomes and long-term complications is warranted.