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Review
. 2005 Jul;22(3):365-84.
doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2005.03.011.

Transmetatarsal amputations

George F Wallace  1 , John J Stapleton
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Review

Transmetatarsal amputations

George F Wallace et al. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2005 Jul.

Abstract

Transmetatarsal amputation is an excellent procedure in the face of nonhealing ulceration, infection, trauma, peripheral vascular disease, and tumors. This article discusses transmetatarsal amputations, the decision-making process, timing of surgery, operative techniques, postoperative management, and salvage of the failed transmetatarsal amputation.

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