Outcomes of Diabetic Toe Amputation With Versus Without Metatarsal Head Resection for Single Ray Wet Gangrene: A Preliminary Study

Outcomes of Diabetic Toe Amputation With Versus Without Metatarsal Head Resection for Single Ray Wet Gangrene: A Preliminary Study

ABSTRACT Background Diabetic wet gangrene of the toes is a serious condition that puts at risk the limb and life of patients. Two types of amputation are used when infection is around the metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ): complete toe disarticulation and toe amputation including metatarsal head rese...

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Main Authors: Kaissar Yammine, Mohammad Honeine, Joseph Mouawad, Ghadi Abou Orm, Youssef Jamaleddine, Chahine Assi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Subjects:
diabetic foot infection
diabetic foot ulcer
osteomyelitis
toe amputation
wet gangrene
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70052
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