Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery
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Partial foot amputations and revision and closure of such are some of the most challenging cases handled by all foot and ankle surgeons. Preoperative planning and perioperative decision making are tantamount to successful amputations of the foot. ⋯ This article discusses the reasons leading to complications status post partial amputation of the foot. Understanding these causes often minimizes a challenging course of healing, which all podiatric surgeons encounter after pedal amputations.