Restoration of walking ability with Syme's ankle disarticulation.
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Abstract
Ankle disarticulation is a function sparing amputation level used primarily in the treatment of diabetic foot infection and gangrene secondary to peripheral vascular disease. It also has a valuable role in amputation surgery because of trauma, when combined with a dynamic response, or energy-storing, prosthetic foot.
Medical subject headings
- Ankle Joint
- Disarticulation
- Prostheses and Implants
- Walking
Anatomy
- ankle
- foot