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Current Concepts Of Non-Traumatic Foot Amputation: Indications and Aftercare
Feature
11/24/2020
Emphasizing a comprehensive approach to diabetic foot ulcer healing, these authors contend that in some cases, careful consideration of amputation at the appropriate level may lead to less complications than less definitive approaches. 
Emphasizing a comprehensive approach to diabetic foot ulcer healing, these authors contend that in some cases, careful consideration of amputation at the appropriate level may lead to less complications than less definitive approaches. 
Emphasizing a comprehensive...
11/24/2020
Podiatry Today
Studies Note Increase In Amputations After Arrival Of COVID-19 Pandemic
News and Trends
09/25/2020
In a recently published study in the Annals of Vascular Surgery, researchers found a more than twofold increase in major amputations and the degree of tissue loss for vascular surgery patients after the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in...
In a recently published study in the Annals of Vascular Surgery, researchers found a more than twofold increase in major amputations and the degree of tissue loss for vascular surgery patients after the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in...
In a recently published study in...
09/25/2020
Podiatry Today
Is The TMA Overutilized In The Diabetic Foot?
Feature
03/12/2020
Yes. Although the transmetarsal amputation has important indications in limb salvage, these authors note significant re-operation, re-amputation and morbidity rates, and point to a variety of alternative procedures for salvaging the forefoot. 
Yes. Although the transmetarsal amputation has important indications in limb salvage, these authors note significant re-operation, re-amputation and morbidity rates, and point to a variety of alternative procedures for salvaging the forefoot. 
Yes. Although the transmetarsal...
03/12/2020
Podiatry Today
Blog
01/15/2020
Excellent work published by colleagues at Baylor College of Medicine’s Save the Extremity program (STEP) suggests that the distance a patient must travel to seek care may influence hospital choice.1 Noting that surgical outcomes may differ...
Excellent work published by colleagues at Baylor College of Medicine’s Save the Extremity program (STEP) suggests that the distance a patient must travel to seek care may influence hospital choice.1 Noting that surgical outcomes may differ...
Excellent work published by...
01/15/2020
Podiatry Today