Ulcer occurrence on adjacent toes and hallux valgus deformity after amputation of the second toe in diabetic patients

Ulcer occurrence on adjacent toes and hallux valgus deformity after amputation of the second toe in diabetic patients

Abstract Background Amputation of the second toe is associated with destabilization of the first toe. Possible consequences are hallux valgus deformity and subsequent pressure ulcers on the lateral side of the first or on the medial side of the third toe. The aim of this study was to investigate the...

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Main Authors: Ines Unterfrauner, Octavian Andronic, Arnd F. Viehöfer, Stephan H. Wirth, Martin C. Berli, Felix W. A. Waibel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Amputation
Second toe
Ulceration
Hallux valgus deformity
BMI
Shape first metatarsal head
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03577-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03577-z

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