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Traumatic partial foot amputation.

T A Lange, R J Nasca

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |May 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Successful partial foot amputation retention after trauma is possible with longitudinal forefoot amputations. Transverse amputations often fail due to poor skin coverage and equinus deformity, necessitating careful surgical planning and orthotic support.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Traumatology
    • Reconstructive Surgery

    Background:

    • Traumatic partial foot amputations present challenges for successful limb salvage.
    • Previous approaches have variable outcomes, particularly with transverse amputations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the success rates of different partial foot amputation techniques following trauma.
    • To identify factors influencing successful foot retention and outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective evaluation of twenty patients with partial foot amputations due to trauma.
    • Analysis of outcomes based on amputation level (transverse vs. longitudinal forefoot).
    • Assessment of factors such as skin coverage, deformity, and surgical techniques.

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    Main Results:

    • Ten transverse amputations resulted in only three successful foot retentions.
    • Ten longitudinal forefoot amputations all resulted in successful foot salvage.
    • Failure in transverse amputations was linked to inadequate skin grafts and equinus deformity.

    Conclusions:

    • Longitudinal forefoot amputations demonstrate higher success rates for traumatic partial foot amputations.
    • Preserving bone stock with innervated plantar skin and appropriate skin grafting is crucial.
    • Managing equinus deformity through tendon manipulation and ankle-foot orthosis is vital for successful outcomes.