Long term functional outcomes of hallux amputations at various anatomic levels

Purpose: Hallux amputations have long been used for treatment of hallux osteomyelitis as a result of ulcerations at various levels of the hallux. The aim of this study is to expand on a previously presented poster and to assess the long-term functional outcomes in patients with various levels of hal...

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Main Authors: Amish Dudeja, DPM, Juan Ceja Solorio, DPM, Kevin Buczkowski, DPM, John Giurini, DPM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667396723000198
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author Amish Dudeja, DPM
Juan Ceja Solorio, DPM
Kevin Buczkowski, DPM
John Giurini, DPM
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Juan Ceja Solorio, DPM
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John Giurini, DPM
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description Purpose: Hallux amputations have long been used for treatment of hallux osteomyelitis as a result of ulcerations at various levels of the hallux. The aim of this study is to expand on a previously presented poster and to assess the long-term functional outcomes in patients with various levels of hallux amputations and determine whether there is an ideal anatomic level that will limit the amount of post-operative complications. Methodology and procedure: A retrospective review of 148 feet with hallux amputations performed at various levels from 7/1/2013 to 7/16/2020 was performed. Two years minimum follow up was required for inclusion in the study. Re-ulceration, further amputation, healing of index procedure, and revascularization status were evaluated. Statistical analysis utilizing chi square analysis was performed to calculate p values where <0.05 was statistically significant. Results: A tendency for amputations performed at the level of the head of the proximal phalanx (67%) or at the metatarsophalangeal joint (52%) to have less re-ulceration rates. Analysis and discussion: Although partial hallux amputations have historically been considered more successful than full hallux amputations, our study shows that there is no statistically significant difference between levels of hallux amputations, particularly when looking at re ulceration rates.
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spelling doaj.art-c8db3a6623bf4e93b798293484d1cee62023-06-10T04:28:57ZengElsevierFoot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases2667-39672023-01-0132100281Long term functional outcomes of hallux amputations at various anatomic levelsAmish Dudeja, DPM0Juan Ceja Solorio, DPM1Kevin Buczkowski, DPM2John Giurini, DPM3Village Podiatry Centers, LLC., 120 Vann St. Ste. 100, Marietta, GA 30060, USA; Corresponding author.Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USABeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USABeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USAPurpose: Hallux amputations have long been used for treatment of hallux osteomyelitis as a result of ulcerations at various levels of the hallux. The aim of this study is to expand on a previously presented poster and to assess the long-term functional outcomes in patients with various levels of hallux amputations and determine whether there is an ideal anatomic level that will limit the amount of post-operative complications. Methodology and procedure: A retrospective review of 148 feet with hallux amputations performed at various levels from 7/1/2013 to 7/16/2020 was performed. Two years minimum follow up was required for inclusion in the study. Re-ulceration, further amputation, healing of index procedure, and revascularization status were evaluated. Statistical analysis utilizing chi square analysis was performed to calculate p values where <0.05 was statistically significant. Results: A tendency for amputations performed at the level of the head of the proximal phalanx (67%) or at the metatarsophalangeal joint (52%) to have less re-ulceration rates. Analysis and discussion: Although partial hallux amputations have historically been considered more successful than full hallux amputations, our study shows that there is no statistically significant difference between levels of hallux amputations, particularly when looking at re ulceration rates.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667396723000198
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John Giurini, DPM
Long term functional outcomes of hallux amputations at various anatomic levels
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title Long term functional outcomes of hallux amputations at various anatomic levels
title_full Long term functional outcomes of hallux amputations at various anatomic levels
title_fullStr Long term functional outcomes of hallux amputations at various anatomic levels
title_full_unstemmed Long term functional outcomes of hallux amputations at various anatomic levels
title_short Long term functional outcomes of hallux amputations at various anatomic levels
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