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Factors associated with successful Chopart amputation in patients with diabetes: a systematic review.
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PMID:  20966454     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
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Chopart amputations were first performed for treatment of a non-salvageable distal foot but became unfavorable because of the development of equinovarus contractures and ulcerations. The majority of below-knee amputations today occur in ambulatory patients with diabetes in which a Chopart amputation may be a viable option; however, the durability of the residual limb is questionable. The authors undertook a systematic review of electronic databases and other relevant sources to identify material relating to the factors associated with a successful Chopart amputation in ambulatory patients with diabetes. Studies were eligible for inclusion only if they consecutively enrolled ambulatory patients with diabetes who underwent a Chopart amputation, regardless of etiology, with or without any tendinous or osseous balancing performed and had a mean follow-up of ≥12 months duration. Four studies involving 74 patients/feet were identified that met the inclusion criteria with a weighted mean follow-up of 21.1 months. The efficacy of tendinous and/or osseous balancing could not be assessed because of the lack of comparable techniques. However, review of the included studies supports that a residual functional limb can be maintained for ≥12 months with the use of a properly fitting high-profile prosthetic device for lifelong ambulation.
Authors:
Valerie L Schade; Thomas S Roukis; Joyce L Yan
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Foot & ankle specialist     Volume:  3     ISSN:  1938-7636     ISO Abbreviation:  Foot Ankle Spec     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-22     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101473598     Medline TA:  Foot Ankle Spec     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  278-84     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Limb Preservation Service, Vascular/Endovascular Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington, USA. vlsdpm@gmail.com
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