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The surgical removal of either part or whole of the toe is necessitated when the blood supply is interrupted due to reasons such as advanced diabetes mellitus, 1 infection, vascular disease, malignant tumor, local injury or trauma, or birth anomalies. Amputation removes the necrotic or infected tissue and may halt the further spread of gangrene.
- October 2011 - Volume 23 - Issue 4
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- October 2011 - Volume 23 - Issue 4
26 Οκτ 2024 · Fillet of toe flap (FTF) leverages the “spare parts” algorithm in reconstructive surgery–utilizing tissue from amputated or otherwise non-salvageable body parts, thus avoiding donor-site morbidity. This study assesses the efficacy of FTF coverage in non-traumatic foot amputations. A retrospective review of patients undergoing foot amputation with FTF coverage between January 2013 to ...
Loss of even a single toe, especially a great toe amputation, impacts gait and balance and may lead to foot, knee, and hip pain. Custom toe prosthetics may help maintain the normal position of remaining toes and improve your gait and comfort by restoring normal toe length.
The advancements in diagnosis, surgical techniques, orthotic and prosthetic devices, and assessment of the appropriate level of amputation have allowed a trend from complete to partial foot amputation.
A partial-foot insert is a rigid footplate for a standard shoe with raised areas to fill in space where your amputation occurred. Custom shoes are made to provide the same function and additional support for your balance and motion. Second, you need custom-moulded foot prosthesis.
Surgery usually involves removing the tip of the toe and the nail, or the whole toe depending on the type of deformity. The surgery team will talk to you about which is the best option for you. The foot will be heavily bandaged for a couple of weeks after surgery.
1 Νοε 2022 · From December 2011 to December 2018, ten patients (eight males and two females) with completely severed toes underwent toe replantation surgery in our hospital. Thirteen toes, including six big toes and seven lateral toes, were replanted. Four patients also experienced ancillary toe injuries, including phalangeal fractures and tendon injuries.
