Transmetatarsal amputations in patients with diabetes mellitus: A contemporary analysis from an academic tertiary referral centre in a developing community

Transmetatarsal amputation (TMA) involves the surgical removal of the distal portion of metatarsals in the foot. It aims to maintain weight-bearing and independent ambulation while eliminating the risk of spreading soft tissue infection or gangrene. This study aimed to explore the risk factors and s...

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Main Authors: Qusai Aljarrah, Mohammed Z. Allouh, Anas Husein, Hussam Al-Jarrah, Amer Hallak, Sohail Bakkar, Hamzeh Domaidat, Rahmeh Malkawi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9632785/?tool=EBI