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[Two stage Syme amputation]

M Azaria, T Steinbach, H Nadvorni

    Harefuah
    |February 1, 1981
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    Summary
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    Syme amputation, a two-stage procedure, offers significant benefits for patients, especially the elderly. It preserves the knee joint and allows for a near-normal gait with a lightweight prosthesis, enabling pain-free weight-bearing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Amputation Techniques
    • Prosthetics and Orthotics

    Background:

    • The Syme amputation, described by James Syme in 1843, is a surgical procedure involving disarticulation at the ankle joint.
    • This amputation is particularly valuable for patients with foot conditions such as wounds, infections, or gangrene, especially in the elderly population.