Complicaciones de las amputaciones det primer dedo

Authors

  • Solange Martinez Comité Uruguayo del Pie Montevideo. Uruguay

Keywords:

Amputation of the hallux, Foot amputation, Complicated Amputation

Abstract

The great toe, plays an important role in the normal gait, so its absence can give rise to multiple complications. This paper a imsto identify and analyze problems that can lead to amputation of the hallux, which is not the end of the problem but the beginning of many. We evaluated 13 patients (14 feet), most of them, diabetics. 12 had one or more of the complications studied. We conclude that before the removal of a great toe we should be cautious and try by every means possible to save the integrity of the radio.

Published

2011-06-30

How to Cite

Martinez, S. (2011). Complicaciones de las amputaciones det primer dedo. Tobillo Y Pie, 3(2), 99–102. Retrieved from https://jfootankle.com/tobilloypie/article/view/1339

Issue

Section

Original Articles