Cover Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
ISSN:
8750-7315
Online Publication Date:
Jun 1989

Complications following midfoot amputation in neuropathic and dysvascular feet

R Sage
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MS Pinzur
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R Cronin
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HF Preuss
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H Osterman
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-79-6-277
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A review of 64 midfoot amputations performed between 1980 and 1985 revealed that complications occurred in 42% of the series. These included early wound dehiscence and late re-ulceration after the patient began walking again. By providing aggressive management and appropriate local revisions, 84% of the original group's limbs were salvaged at a functionally significant level. These findings underscore the fact that midfoot amputation requires diligent immediate and long-term follow-up if an acceptable success rate is to be achieved.

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