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Bidirectional Limb Salvage and Its Impact on Residual Limb Survivorship: Is a Partial Calcanectomy in Ambulatory Midfoot Amputees Worthwhile?

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Partial calcanectomies and midfoot amputation are commonly used functional limb salvaging interventions; however, it is well documented that they independently result in global biomechanical disruption of diabetic foot, further placing the residual limb at risk for limb loss. We retrospectively identified and reviewed 9 ambulatory midfoot amputees (10 feet) who developed heel osteomyelitis, whom were treated with an ipsilateral partial calcanectomy to determine whether the combined anterior and posterior interventions result in additive dysfunction that impacts function or places the residual pedal construct at risk for limb loss.

Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

DOI: 10.3390/japma116040056

Authors: Craig J. Verdin, Nicole K. Cates, Holly D. Shan, Karen K. Evans, Christopher E. Attinger, John S. Steinberg, Jayson N. Atves

Institutions: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Georgetown University

Language: English

Topic: Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7203915522

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