Amputations

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Current Concepts Of Non-Traumatic Foot Amputation: Indications and Aftercare

11/24/2020

By Kazu Suzuki, DPM, and Tiffany M. Chin, DPM

By Kazu Suzuki, DPM, and Tiffany M. C...

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

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Studies Note Increase In Amputations After Arrival Of COVID-19 Pandemic

09/25/2020

By Jennifer Spector, DPM, FACFAS, Associate Editor

By Jennifer Spector, DPM, FACFAS, Ass...

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

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Is The TMA Overutilized In The Diabetic Foot?

03/12/2020

By Casey Lewis, DPM, John Martucci, DPM, Barry I. Rosenblum, DPM, FACFAS, Andrew S. Au, DPM, Ashley A. Bruno, DPM and Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS

By Casey Lewis, DPM, John Martucci, D...

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

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Considering Distance To Hospitals As A Factor In Limb Salvage Outcomes

01/15/2020

David G. Armstrong DPM MD PhD

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

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