• Der Unfallchirurg · Oct 1989

    [The possibilities of osteoplastic measures in mid-foot amputation and osteomyelitis of the tarsus].

    • W Gast and F W Hagena.
    • Unfallchirurg. 1989 Oct 1; 92 (10): 509514509-14.

    AbstractOsteomyelitis after trauma or after operations and amputations at the midfoot or tarsus leads to a disadvantage in terms of motion and of weightbearing on the foot. Once local fistula, exophytic bone growth, skin defects and instability of the metatarsus have arisen, hygiene and recovery of joint function are difficult. Four patients were treated by reamputation at the midfoot and bone autografts. The osteomyelitic part was excised and the tarsal and metatarsal bones stabilized. The result at follow up showed painfree stumps without recurrence of infection within 3 years. Little support is needed in the way of orthopedic appliances, and all four patients can walk easily with no pain. This operation is recommended for the primary surgical procedure.

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