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Syme's ankle disarticulation: the transmalleolar amputation
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois 60153, USA.
Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|October 31, 1997
Summary
Syme amputation is a viable option for diabetic foot salvage, offering functional independence and reduced costs despite high complication rates. This approach proves effective for high-risk patients needing pedal amputation.
Area of Science:
- Podiatric surgery
- Diabetic foot complications
- Limb salvage procedures
Background:
- Managing infected extremities in diabetic patients presents significant challenges.
- Proximal amputations incur higher rehabilitation costs and reduce patient independence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of Syme's amputation as a limb salvage strategy in diabetic patients.
- To assess functional outcomes and healing rates for Syme's amputation in high-risk populations.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of diabetic patients undergoing Syme's amputation.
- Assessment of wound complication rates, healing times, and functional outcomes.
Main Results:
- Syme's amputation demonstrated favorable functional outcomes in high-risk diabetic patients.
- Despite relatively high wound complication rates, ultimate healing was achieved.
Conclusions:
- Syme's amputation is an outstanding option for pedal amputation in diabetic patients.
- This level of amputation balances functional preservation with the complexities of diabetic foot infections.