Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management01:23

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

During the postoperative period, it is crucial to focus on maintaining circulation, identifying and managing potential complications, and planning for discharge.Nursing AssessmentVital signs monitoring: Regularly monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, to detect early signs of complications such as bleeding and infection.Circulation assessment: Monitor pulses, perform Doppler assessments, and check capillary refill, color, temperature, and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The benefit of cement-augmented pedicle screws for revision surgery in osteoporotic bone - a cadaveric study.

BMC musculoskeletal disorders·2026
Same author

Longitudinal Assessment of Hair Cortisol as a Predictor of Psychological Symptoms During COVID-19.

Psychoneuroendocrinology·2024
Same author

[Atypical femoral fracture : Pitfalls in surgical treatment].

Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)·2022
Same author

[Patient-centered perioperative vigilance: perioperative process quality, effectiveness of pain treatment and mobilization progress after implementation of a treatment bundle for total knee endoprosthesis].

Der Anaesthesist·2020
Same author

[MALDI mass spectrometry of the meniscus. Objectification of morphological findings].

Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie·2014
Same author

[Minimally invasive cement augmentation of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with the new radiofrequency kyphoplasty].

Operative Orthopadie und Traumatologie·2013

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 19, 2026

An Anatomical Study of Nerves at Risk During Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery
15:04

An Anatomical Study of Nerves at Risk During Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery

Published on: February 17, 2018

[Minor amputations: a maxi task : Part 2: From transmetatarsal amputation to hindfoot amputation].

R Matamoros1, G Riepe, P Drees

  • 1Zentrum für Gefäßmedizin und Wundbehandlung, Stiftungsklinikum Mittelrhein, Koblenz, Deutschland.

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|August 17, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Minor amputations aim to preserve a fully loadable limb. Shortening amputation levels increases pressure and disrupts muscle balance, requiring careful stump management and skin coverage.

More Related Videos

Taking the Next Step: a Neural Coaptation Orthotopic Hind Limb Transplant Model to Maximize Functional Recovery in Rat
14:18

Taking the Next Step: a Neural Coaptation Orthotopic Hind Limb Transplant Model to Maximize Functional Recovery in Rat

Published on: August 30, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 19, 2026

An Anatomical Study of Nerves at Risk During Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery
15:04

An Anatomical Study of Nerves at Risk During Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery

Published on: February 17, 2018

Taking the Next Step: a Neural Coaptation Orthotopic Hind Limb Transplant Model to Maximize Functional Recovery in Rat
14:18

Taking the Next Step: a Neural Coaptation Orthotopic Hind Limb Transplant Model to Maximize Functional Recovery in Rat

Published on: August 30, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Podiatric Surgery

Context:

  • Minor amputations are surgical procedures to remove parts of the foot or toes.
  • The goal is to retain a load-bearing extremity, unlike traditional lower leg amputations.

Purpose:

  • To define the biomechanical consequences of altering amputation levels in minor amputations.
  • To establish principles for optimizing stump coverage and function.

Summary:

  • Minor amputations require limited resection to maintain a fully loadable extremity.
  • Shortening amputation levels reduces the weight-bearing surface area, increases axial pressure, and disrupts muscular equilibrium.
  • Longitudinal partial amputations of the forefoot and midfoot are advantageous.

Impact:

  • Informed surgical decision-making for minor amputations.
  • Improved patient outcomes through optimized extremity function and reduced complications.
  • Advancement of reconstructive techniques in limb salvage surgery.